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WHERE TEDDY BEARS COME FROM
[ON BACKORDER]
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Written by
Mark Burgess
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Illustrated by
Russell Ayto
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Hardcover: $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-487-7
Total Pages: 32
Size: 9-7/8 x 11-3/4
full color throughout
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RUSSELL AYTO has illustrated several picture books, including Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs; You'll Grow Soon, Alex; and The Witch's Children. He lives in England.
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MARK BURGESS has been a writer and artist of children's books for over twenty years. His titles include When Vegetables Attack, Mutiny At Crossbones Bay, and Dogs’ Night. He lives in England.
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Fans of Lauren Child will love this unique bedtime book that combines teddy bears, familiar fairy tale characters, and a surprise ending in which Santa saves the day!
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
AR Quiz#: 133350
AR Reading Level: 3.1
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In the middle of a deep, dark forest, all the creatures are fast asleep. Except for a little gray wolf who can't sleep a wink.
But the little wolf knows just what he needs to get a good night's sleep: a teddy bear to cuddle, just like in his favorite story book. So the next morning little wolf sets off on an adventure to find a teddy bear. But exactly where do teddy bears come from?
The little wolf asks the Wise Owl, but he doesn't know. He asks the Three Little Pigs, but they suggest he speak to Little Red Riding Hood. Finally, when he is very tired the little wolf stumbles upon a kindly man with a bright red suit and a long white beard who needs a helping hand. But good deeds never go unrewarded. So when the little wolf wakes up the next morning there is a soft, cuddly surprise at the foot of his bed...and the answer to his question.
Author Mark Burgess has woven an amusing, satisfying story that features a steadfast character and a memorable cast of familiar faces and story elements from favorite fairytales, while Russell Ayto's distinctively quirky illustrations offer surprising perspectives and colorfully capture the delightful humor of the story.
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Reviews
* STARRED REVIEW *
"All the elements of a winner come together in this enchanting effort..." Kirkus "The abstract, angular images are particularly striking...appealing unity in this quirky Christmas offering."Booklist "...likely to be a storytime hit well beyond the Christmas season."School Library Journal "...sophisticated readers will like this offbeat Christmas story."Publishers Weekly "Surprise! This is a holiday book. But, it's the best kind. It's festive, funny, clever and multi-layered enough to make it out of the 'tis the season stash to claim a spot on the shelf year-round."Florida Times-Union "A witty meander through the paths of bedtime books and fairy tales."Daily Press "Good reading."Southwest Virginia Enterprise
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