An enchanting tale of unlikely friendship, freedom and learning when to let go – the perfect gift book to treasure for any age.
When Lena rescues an injured bear alone in the forest, she welcomes him into her home and her heart, filling his days with stories and hoping he stays forever. But the bear longs to return to the wilderness he calls home.
From Carnegie Medal winner, Katya Balen and acclaimed artist, Laura Carlin, this is a stunning, deeply moving modern fable that celebrates the beauty of nature, compassion and the quiet strength it takes to let go – a gorgeous wintry gift book, perfect for fans of Charlie Mackesy, Robert Macfarlane and Nicola Davies.
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Katya Balen read English at university and then completed an MPhil researching the impact of stories on autistic children's behaviour. She has worked in a variety of special-needs schools as a teaching assistant, and more recently co-founded Mainspring Arts - a not-for-profit organisation that provides mentoring and creative opportunities for neurodivergent
More about Katya BalenLaura Carlin is an illustrator and ceramics artist based in London. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, her illustrated edition of Ted Hughes' The Iron Man won the V&A Book Illustration Award in 2011. Her clients include The New York Times, The House of Illustration, Vogue magazine, The Guardian, and The Financial Times among others.
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