The Great Bear

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 * This beautiful debut is both urgent and hopeful * The Guardian – Best Children's Books of 2025 * With its epic nature drawings and story of a wise, all-seeing animal asking mankind to change its ways, Annie Booker's The Great Bear feels more like a precious folk tale handed down the generations than a debut release. -- Imogen Carter * The Observer * A stunningly realised, powerful debut from an exciting new talent * The Bookseller - Ten titles not to miss in October * With muted colours and sweeping brush strokes Annie Booker captures the wonder, mystery and fragility of nature. A book to gift or keep for years to come. * Children's Book of the Week - Press Association * This beautifully illustrated picture book blends mythic storytelling with a poignant environmental message. A hopeful tale for readers aged 4 to 8. * Woman and Home * the tale is full of hope and the artwork is mesmerising * Daily Mail *