"A stunning and unforgettable debut picturebook."
November 2025 Debut of the Month
Annie Booker’s debut picture book is stunning, a visual adventure under the waves of the Arctic Ocean where the Great Bear, threatened by the arrival of mankind, is able to show one man the precarious beauty of her world.
She towers over the pages, an extraordinary physical presence, gazing at the reader through beds of kelp alongside seals and narwhals, bounding over icebergs, watching the destruction brought by man, and, finally, welcoming the human figure back as a fellow protector of the ocean, land and sky.
The message is one all young readers will take to heart, but the sensation of travelling through those icy green waters with this magical, majestic creature, that’s what will really bring the thrills.
The perfect gift for fans of illustration, mystical animal stories and nature lovers.
The perfect gift for fans of illustration, mystical animal stories and nature lovers.The Great Bear is a hopeful story about the power of nature, the importance of conservation and protecting our environment. From the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration, People's Choice Award - the prestigious annual award for student illustrators.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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Great Bear and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Great Bear features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Animal Stories, Mystery / Mythology, The Natural World, Wildlife, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Ice, snow and tundra, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Paperback, Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Great Bear was written by Annie Booker and published by Two Hoots an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Great Bear has 40 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
