There's Only One Scruffle

Written & illustrated by Robert Dunn

Ellie must choose between her beloved old teddy and a new, fragrant bear.

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24 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ellie's cherished teddy, Scruffle, is worn and smelly, but she loves him dearly. When her mom brings home a new, sweet-smelling bear, Ellie is unimpressed. As she plays with the new bear, it becomes just as scruffy as Scruffle. Can Ellie convince her mom to let her keep both bears, and will they both survive a trip through the washing machine? This heartwarming tale explores the challenges of change and the enduring bond between a child and their favorite toy.

From the publisher

Ellie loves Scruffle, he’s her oldest and her best teddy bear. But Scruffle only has one eye, is held together by moldy thread, and has a rather disgusting smell. Ellie’s mom decides it’s time for a brand new bear . . . But Ellie doesn’t like her new teddy bear–who has ever heard of a bear that smells like flowers? Ellie’s mom insists she gives the new toy a chance. So Ellie takes him with her while she plays cowboys and Indians and helps granddad in the garden, and he soon ends up just as whiffy as Scruffle! Meanwhile Mom tries to understand what it is Ellie loves about Scruffle. While smelly, he is also extremely cuddly. Ellie asks to keep both bears and her mom agrees, but only if they both take a spin in the washing machine! A wonderful way to introduce the topic of coping with change, any child with a favorite toy will enjoy this story.

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