An enchanting tale of unlikely friendship, freedom and learning when to let go - the perfect gift book to treasure for any age.
When Lena finds an injured bear alone in the forest, she takes him home and cares for him. As he recovers, she tells him stories about a wild world and hopes he will want to stay and listen forever. But as the bear grows stronger and longs to return to his own wildness, Lena learns that love sometimes means being brave, and love sometimes means letting go.
From Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen and acclaimed artist Laura Carlin, this deeply moving modern fable celebrates nature, stories, and the wildness within us all - a gorgeous wintry gift book, perfect for fans of Charlie Mackesy, Robert Macfarlane and Nicola Davies.
| ISBN: | 9781529518641 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | Katya Balen |
| Illustrator: | Laura Carlin |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
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An enchanting tale of unlikely friendship, freedom and learning when to let go - the perfect gift book to treasure for any age.When Lena finds an injured bear alone in the forest, she takes him home and cares for him. As he recovers, she tells him stories about a wild world and hopes he will want to stay and listen forever.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Lena and the Bear and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Lena and the Bear features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Animal Stories, Gift Books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
Lena and the Bear was written by Katya Balen and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
Lena and the Bear has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
