The little polar bear lived in a toyshop for ages. He sat sadly between a yellow monkey and a beautiful doll but no one wanted to buy him until, on Christmas Eve his dreams are realized when a woman comes into the shop who thinks he will be just perfect for her niece.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2000 by Little Tiger Press Group .

Anne Mangan was born in London, and migrated with her family to Australia when she was two. She is currently employed as a social worker in country Victoria, where she lives with her family. Anne Mangan is the author of several books for children. She lives in London and works as a tutor, specialising in teaching reading to children with learning difficulties. Joanne Moss lives in Berkshire. After completing her degree in Graphic Design she began doing portrait commissions and making dolls and brooches. She has also illustrated a number of books, including THE LOST KITTEN and TALES FROM NEAR AND FAR.