Here, Bear and Everywhere

Damian Balassone, Jess Racklyeft

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Board book

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English

LITTLE BOOK PRESS
01 December 2025

Children's & Educational; Early learning: verse & rhymes

Meet a pear bear, a share bear, even an éclair bear in this beary fun-filled romp through rhyme! With Damian Balassone’s playful poetry and Jess Racklyeft’s irresistible illustrations, this book delights little ones – while its clever rhymes and gentle humor make it a joy for parents to read again and again.

By: Damian Balassone
Illustrated by: Jess Racklyeft
Imprint: LITTLE BOOK PRESS
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781923141261
ISBN 10: 1923141260
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 0 to 3 years
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The poems of Melbourne-based writer Damian Balassone have appeared in numerous Australian and international publications. His published collections of short stories and poems include Strange Game in a Strange Land and Love is a Weird Cat. Here, Bear and Everywhere is Damian's debut children's picture book. Jess Racklyeft is a Melbourne-based illustrator of vibrant, award-winning children's books. Her work includes 2022 CBCA Picture Book of Year Award winner Iceberg, and 2017 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award winner Smile Cry. Jess' illustrations, created with an eclectic mix of traditional and digital techniques, also grace greeting cards, prints and pins.