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Mark Sperring, Author
Britta Teckentrup, Illustrator
Imprint: Orchard Books
Publication date: August 10, 2017
Category: Early learning: first experiences
ISBN: 9781408339732
A delightfully funny story that will reassure every child anxious about starting a new school or nursery.
Bears are clumsy. They don’t sit still. They’re much, much bigger than teachers – and they eat SUCH a lot of lunch! Yes, taking a bear to school is a BAD idea. But will this little boy find the courage to face the first day of school alone?
With so much to do, like painting, dressing up, storytime, and making new friends, he just might! And Bear? He’ll always be waiting at the end of the day, with a great big hug!
Mark Sperring was born in 1963 in Swindon but grew up in Weston-Super-Mare. Mark Sperring is the author of several highly-acclaimed picture books and successful series including the Sunflower Sword and Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step. He now lives in Bristol where he also works as a bookseller.
Britta Teckentrup is an illustrator, fine artist and writer. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, and went on to study at St. Martin’s College and the Royal College of Art in London. Britta has created over 40 books, translated in 20 languages worldwide, and her artwork has been shown at exhibitions all over the world. She lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband and their son.