Little Bear Lost – at a glance
The School Reading Lists’ five word review: Evocative, detailed, artwork, enchant, nostalgic.
Children’s book title: Little Bear Lost: An Old Bear and Friends Adventure.
Children’s author: Steve Smallman.
Genre: Children’s picture book.
Published by: Templar Books.
ISBN: 9781800788749.
Recommended for children aged: 0-5 year-olds.
This edition published: Paperback May 2024.
This children’s book is ideal for: bedtime reading for younger children.
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Our review:
Traditional toys, simple pleasures, and classic games. Little Bear Lost brought memories flooding back to me of reading Jane Hissey’s earlier books to my children many years ago. I recognised the characters in this book immediately, as did my 23-year-old daughter. Nostalgic like the original stories, Little Bear Lost is charming, with a gentle, easy-going adventure that lures you in.
When the toys play a game of hide and seek, one of them gets lost in the messy playroom. Will they ever find the lost toy and enjoy the enormous picnic that Old Bear has packed for them?
Positive, caring role models represented by magical toys teach good social skills. The illustrations are simple and beautiful, blending with the storyline, lovable characters, and comforting content into a soothing and relaxing bedtime story that little ones will cherish.
Many thanks to Templar Books for the review copy.
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