{"product_id":"the-great-bear-by-annie-booker-1","title":"The Great Bear by Annie Booker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Great Bear is a hopeful, moving story about the wonder of nature and the power of storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER of the Wainwright Prize for Children's Picture Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Children's Book of the Year in The Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Here’s a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.' - Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the dawn of time, the Great Bear has patrolled the oceans, protecting the earth and her animals and overseeing the delicate balance of life. But now, one creature is changing everything. And the Great Bear cannot stand by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author and illustrator Annie Booker's The Great Bear has the feel of a classic. The hand-painted illustrations capture the fragility and power of the natural world, making this book a beautiful gift for fans of illustration and animal lovers of all ages. Featuring inspiring facts about real-life polar bears and the regeneration of the Arctic, this is the perfect read for budding environmentalists and conservationists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*WINNER of the English Association Picture Book Award*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat:Paperback \/ softback 40 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003eImprint:Two Hoots\u003cbr\u003eISBN:9781035028689\u003cbr\u003ePublished:15 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003eClassifications:Interest age: from c 4 years, Fantasy \u0026amp; magical realism (Children's \/ Teenage), Animal stories (Children's \/ Teenage), Wildlife (Children's \/ Teenage), Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters \u0026amp; mythological beings (Children’s\/Teenage), Social issues: environment \u0026amp; green issues (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003cbr\u003eWeight:240g\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:300 x 237 (mm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave of Nostalgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66149306597725,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8838\/2301\/files\/9781035028689.jpg?v=1791457533","url":"https:\/\/waveofnostalgia.co.uk\/products\/the-great-bear-by-annie-booker-1","provider":"Wave of Nostalgia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}