A Beginner's Guide to Bear Spotting

By Michelle Robinson, David Roberts (Illustrator)

A young bear spotter faces danger in bear country with only a teddy bear for help.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young bear enthusiast embarks on an adventure into bear country, armed with a trusty teddy bear. But when faced with real bears, black or brown, the stakes rise. Will unconventional tactics keep them safe from becoming a bear's next meal? This humorous guide promises laughter and suspense as our protagonist navigates the wild, blending whimsy with survival in a tale that will captivate both children and parents.

From the publisher

Do you dream of seeing some real, live bears? Then this essential guide to bear spotting, filled with offbeat humor and quirky illustrations, is for you! In this perfect read-aloud, sure to delight kids and parents alike, a young aspiring bear spotter ventures into bear country . . . But coming face-to-face with the furry creatures themselves, whether black or brown, can be dangerous, and our protagonist–accompanied by a trusty teddy bear–might need to use some unconventional means to stay out of trouble and avoid being (gulp!) eaten. This laugh-out-loud, how-to guide–brilliantly brought to life by New York Times bestselling illustrator David Roberts’ expressive art–is a must-read for fans of I Want My Hat Back and Secret Pizza Party. Awards for There’s a Lion in My CornflakesWinner, Best Picture Book - Sainsbury’s Children’s Book AwardsA Guardian Best New Children BookThe Sunday Times’ Children’s Book of the Week

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