Writer and illustrator team Marjorie Newman and Peter Bowman whip up a corker in this delightful story of friendship and special secrets. As Cuthbert the Strong strides around his territory, all around him are in awe of his bravery and strength. But when Cuthbert goes to bed, he has to have his cuddly for comfort...a fact that he isn't particularly proud of. But when he loses his cuddly, he has to eventually enlist the help of his friends and it is then that he realises he has nothing to be ashamed of at all. Children will revel in this comforting, and at times hilarious, story, appreciating the stunning illustration and lyrical text. The real joy of this book is the way it approaches the subject of insecurity and trust, and wraps it up in a charming story that is sure to become a bedtime favourite. (Age 2 and over) -- Susan Harrison

 

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 2001 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Marjorie Newman is the author of Boswell the Kitchen Cat , Just Like You Did , and Mole and the baby Bird . Peter Bowman is the author of Teddy's Christmas and the Tiny Ted series.