"My Old Teddy" by Dom Mansell tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Tommy who cherishes his beloved teddy bear, Ted. As Tommy navigates the challenges of growing up, he finds comfort and companionship in Ted, who is always there to listen and offer solace during tough times. However, as Tommy enters adolescence, he begins to outgrow his childhood toys, leading to an emotional struggle between letting go of innocence and embracing the changes of growing up. The story beautifully explores themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, reminding readers of the enduring power of love and memories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 in 1993 by Walker Books Ltd .

Anna Nilsen was educated in Switzerland and Scotland before training in Art at Edinburgh College of Art. She lives in Cambridge. Dom Mansell studied a degree course in Illustration in Manchester. He lives in Sheffield.