Albert Le Blanc
- Subject
- Toys, Dolls & Puppets
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Childrens Books
- Size
- 25.2 cm × 25.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9780008549305
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.
This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He’s from France, so that ‘Al-bear Le Blonk.)
When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly’s toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend’s face . . .
A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship – and laughter – from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.
About the author
Nick ButterworthAuthor
Nick Butterworth is the author of many internationally acclaimed children’s books including ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘QPootle5’, ‘Tiger’ and ‘The Whisperer’ which won the Gold Award at the Nestle Book Awards. He is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper. Nick has also presented children’s stories on television, created a cartoon strip for The Sunday Express Magazine and worked for major graphic design consultancies. He has two grown-up children, and lives with his wife in Suffolk.
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What reviewers said
‘A heart-warming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent
‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News
‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps
‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail
‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone
‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids
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