Synopsis
*One of The Guardian's Best Children's Books of 2025*
'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
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 beautiful book the perfect gift for fans of illustration and animal lovers of all ages.
This large hardback book features inspiring facts about real-life polar bears and the regeneration of the Arctic, making the perfect read for budding environmentalists and conservationists.
Details
09 October 2025
9781035028672Reviews
Here’s a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.
A lyrical, haunting story... This beautiful debut is both urgent and hopeful.
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.
A stunningly realised, powerful debut from an exciting new talent
