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The Great Bear

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“Here’s a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.”Michael Morpurgo A hopeful story about the power of nature, from the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration, People's Choice Award – the prestigious... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Great Bear

A beautiful story about the power of nature and the regeneration of the natural world, from a prize-winning debut – for fans of Levi Pinfold and Jackie Morris.

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“Here’s a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.”
Michael Morpurgo

A hopeful story about the power of nature, from the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration, People's Choice Award – the prestigious annual award for student illustrators.

Since the dawn of time, the Great Bear has patrolled the oceans, protecting the Earth and her animals and overseeing the delicate balance of life. But now, one creature is changing everything. And the Great Bear cannot stand by.

Debut author and illustrator Annie Booker has created a breathtaking work of art with the feel of a timeless myth. Annie's hand-painted illustrations capture the fragility and strength of the natural world, and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves the art and stories of Levi Pinfold and Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Read The Great Bear to enter a world of snowy mountains, towering waves and deep, cold water. This book is an exquisite tribute to the precious beauty of our world and carries an invigorating message of hope, about the power of storytelling.

This glorious, large hardback book features some inspiring information about polar bears, and humanity's ongoing efforts to restore the nature of the Arctic, protect animals from extinction, and regenerate the oceans.

The perfect gift for fans of illustration and nature lovers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035028672

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Annie Booker is a Bristol-based author and illustrator with a love for wildlife and passion for protecting endangered species. Her interest in illustration was nurtured by her aunt who was also a wildlife painter. After graduating from the University of West England, she settled in Bristol and went on to win the Batsford Prize People’s Choice Award 2022 for The Great Bear as well as a commendation in the Macmillan Prize 2022.

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