Teddy Bear of the Year
Ages 3-7
The teddy bears' picnic gets a modern twist in this warm and fuzzy picture book about a young teddy bear who learns that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Ollie is a regular bear with a regular job. He listens to his girl's stories about her days, he snuggles her to sleep and he is there waiting when she gets home from school. So when he is whisked away to the annual teddy bears' picnic, he feels insignificant compared to the other bears who do daring and daunting things: sleepovers, hospital stays--even a night in the lost and found! But he soon learns that it's not just the big things that matter, it's the little things too.
Activities
Throw your own Teddy Bears’ picnic and service awards with this downloadable activity kit:
A Dolly Parton Imagination Library Selection
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What People Are Saying
“Teddy Bear of The Year is the perfect children’s story and it warmed all our hearts (including our teddy bears)…We give it 10 bears out of 5!” ”
— Momma Braga
“Teddy Bear of the Year is a well-written and lovingly illustrated book, one imbued with humour that readers of all ages will appreciate.”
— CM magazine, 5 star review
“The message highlighting the importance of consistency is a subtle one, but it’s relevant for all age groups, and I must confess I felt a relaxing sense of confirmation after finishing this book. My daughter simply loved the idea of her stuffed animals living their own secret life once she went to sleep, so this book is a true crowd pleaser.”
— I’ve Read This Jr Edition
“A kind, fuzzy story . . . sincerely celebrates kindness and comfort.”