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A beautiful story about the power of nature and the regeneration of the natural world, from a prize-winning debut – for fans of Levi Pinfold and Jackie Morris.*One of The Guardian's Best Children's Books of the Year*'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.The Great Bear is a hopeful, moving story about the wonder of nature and the power of storytelling.Since 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.Debut 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 fa

A hopeful story about the power of nature, from the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration People's Choice Award 2022.Since 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 is unhappy. Debut author illustrator Annie Booker has created a breathtaking work of art with the feel of a timeless myth. Annie's hand-painted illustrations communicate the fragility and strength of the natural world, and call to mind the art and stories of Levi Pinfold and Coralie Bickford-Smith. The Great Bear transports the reader to a world of snowy mountains, towering waves and deep, cold water. It is an exquisite tribute to the precious beauty of our world, and carries an invigorating message of hope. This glorious, large hardback book includes at the end a spread of inspiring information about humanity's ongoing efforts to restore the nature of th