The little boy is lonely. He has no brothers or sisters, and his parents are often away. But he doesn't mind being on his own, because he's got his special friend: an enormous cuddly bear. Whatever happens, the bear is always there to quieten fears and play games. And, of course, no-one can see him except the boy. This touching story about a lonely little boy and his invisible Special Friend will find an echo in the heart of every child.

 

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 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

Guido Van Genechten, who has won several prizes for his children's book illustrations, lives and works in Belgium