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Childrens, Picture Books

The Forever Bear

Lu Fraser (author), Pippa Curnick (illustrator)

Hardback Published on: 09/10/2025

£12.99

17 reviews

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Beautiful and memorable

A beautiful story that all ages can appreciate. A truly lovely read, perfect for any season but especially magical for chrismtas time.

Vanessa at Doncaster at Doncaster

A delightful story

I have a soft spot for teddy bears, so naturally I was very taken with this picture book. A very sweet story of finding the perfect companion teddy and all... READ MORE

Emily at York Monks Cross at York

Lu Fraser does it again!

Another standout story with gorgeous rhyming, accompanied by some incredibly special illustrations. Heartwarming and fun, highly recommend.

Jules at Market Harborough at Market Harborough

Cute! Cute! Cute!

This book made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! A perfect picture book for any age, and a sure-fire way to warm your heart!

Krissy at Stoke-on-Trent

Synopsis

**THE MOST MAGICAL PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LITTLEST YAK**

**The timeless and heartwarming story of a boy and the bear he'll love forever**
**'Delightful' - Irish Independent**

*A Waterstones Best Baby and Toddler Book of 2025*

It’s Harry’s birthday, and all he wants is a bear of his own. When he steps into a magical shop full of teddy bears, he finds a hundred different kinds of bear to choose from – roundish bears and thinnish bears, woolly bears and shaggy bears; spotty bears and dotty bears, and stripy-on-their botty bears!

But Harry is looking for a very special kind of bear. The kind of bear that he'll love for a lifetime.
Will he get his heart's desire and find his Forever Bear?

From the bestselling author of The Littlest Yak comes a gorgeous, heartwarming story that is a modern classic in the making. Packed with beautiful wintery illustrations, it's an irresistible celebration of the bond we feel with our most special toys - perfect for reading on cold winter nights, and on cosy Christmas mornings!

Publisher information

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781408897867
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 250 x 278 x 10 mm
Interest age: From 3 years
Weight: 417g
Languages: English

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So much love for The Forever Bear!

This is one of the most delightful, heart-warming stories we've ever read. It’s such a beautiful book, inside and out. The illustrations are rich and vibra... READ MORE

Joanna O.

The magical tale of a bear that is so much more…

This is such a sweet story about the perfect bear. There are so many bears to see: old, new, big, small, walking, talking – etc but eventually Harry finds ... READ MORE

Polly

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

The PERFECT Christmas gift

Lu Fraser has such a brilliant way of writing that’s full of fun and warmth, and Pippa Curnick’s illustrations bring the bears to life perfectly. A great r... READ MORE

G Hopkins

A nostalgic and cosy tale

The forever bear is an enchantingly illustrated children’s picture book with a nostalgic plot about the importance of finding your forever bear. This book ... READ MORE

Harrison H

Beautiful and classic

Brilliant Lu Fraser has written another gorgeous story! This one is about Harry, who is on the search for his forever bear. With the help of a wonderful s... READ MORE

S Lalji

This ADORABLE tale of Boy Meet Bear has all the makings of a modern classic.

Harry wants a teddy bear of his own, so what better place to go than a shop that sells only bears! There are big bears, small bears, spotty bears, dotty be... READ MORE

M Dulak

A great book for Christmas :)

We loved this book and my son really wanted to review it :) This book was really lovely. I loved the way the shopkeeper talked about so many different bea... READ MORE

Holly Ryan

A furry, fuzzy feel-good story!

This is such a gorgeous book, and will make any child want to rush out and find their own forever bear. Or, if you are a grown-up, you’ll be dashing to the... READ MORE

FrancesT

A gorgeous story - perfect for all teddy bear fans

This is SUCH a gorgeous story and will resonate with any child who has a 'special' teddy. The rhyme makes it beautiful to read aloud and the artwork is stu... READ MORE

Naomi Jones

Full of magic and heart

Another charming rhyming tale from Lu Fraser, which is full of her customary warmth, magic and heart. The concept of a ‘special’ teddy or ‘forever bear’ wi... READ MORE

Simon Taunt

Warm and cuddly

A little boy searches for the perfect bear in this beautiful story. Lu Fraser's gorgeous rhyme and Pippa Curnick's warm illustrations are a perfect combina... READ MORE

Sital

A bear hug in a book

This is a beautifully illustrated book about a boy wanting to find his forever bear, one who will go on adventures and be by his side, no matter what. I a... READ MORE

Candace Greatbanks

Beautiful and Classic