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Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2023 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Albert Le Blanc
Written & illustrated by Nick Butterworth
A toy shop bear's frown sparks a quest for laughter and friendship.
3.0/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
32 pages· 1,012 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Albert Le Blanc, a bear with a perpetual frown, arrives at Mr. Jolly's toy shop, puzzling the other toys. Determined to see him smile, Jack-in-a-box hatches a plan. Can laughter and friendship transform Albert's somber demeanor? Discover the heartwarming journey of toys united by a mission to bring joy to their new friend. Will Albert find the happiness he seems to lack, or is there more to his story than meets the eye? Join this delightful adventure where the power of friendship and a little creativity might just change everything.
From the publisher
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He’s from France, so that ‘Al-bear Le Blonk.)When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly’s toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend’s face . . .A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship - and laughter - from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,012
- Reading age
- 3–99+
- Audience
- Picture
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 3, 2023
- Publisher
- HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780008549305
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