Ben loves grizzly bears so much that he wants a real one for his birthday. Instead, he gets a toy cuddly bear. Making the best of the situation, Ben tries to teach Cuddly Bear how to eat honey, fish and climb a tree like a grizzly bear. However, Cuddly Bear is soon covered in honey, soggy and stuck in a tree! Every time the toy bear cannot do something, Ben gets more and more grizzly. So completely grizzly that he grows furry ears, a shiny black nose, paws, a furry coat, claws and a round tail. Ben becomes a grizzly bear. What will it take for Grizzly Ben to become Ben again? We are thrilled to publish the first picture book from best-selling, awardwinning illustrator Alex Ayliffe and successful screen, radio writer and author Alan Dapre. This gorgeously quirky tale of a grumpy and grizzly little boy will capture your heart, with Alex's illustrations, which are full of energy and vitality, taking the reader on a familiar journey from tantrums to tucked up in bed. A story with relatable themes of companionship, friendship, feelings, emotions and love. Perfect for your grizzly little bears.

About the Author
Alan Dapre is the author of 60 books for children. His plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio & published for school use. A former deputy headteacher and TV scriptwriter, Alan now writes stories for young readers. He regularly appears at book festivals, libraries and schools. Alan delivers lively, wordplay-packed, interactive events based on his books or childhood experiences in care. Alan is also the author of the Porridge the Tartan Cat series of books published by Kelpies, an imprint of Scottish indie publisher Floris Books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781916205499
Author Alan Dapre
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Little Door Books
Publisher Little Door Books
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 240mm * 4mm