Tales from Acorn Wood: Postman Bear

Cosy as a big knit and sweet as sugar. A warm, funny flip-flap tale by the classic creators of The Gruffalo. Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, Bear is writing letters to his friends. But what are his letters about? Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole as you peek at Postman Bear’s mailbag! This cute rhyme is packed with funny details to chuckle at, and surprises to look for when you lift each flap. It’s a feast of fun in a charming woodland world!

  • A simple first story by the creators of The Gruffalo
  • Flip-flap fun with Julia’s Donaldson’s easy rhymes
  • Colourful pictures by Axel Scheffler on every page
  • Gentle and heartwarming with a lovely rustic setting

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    Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s best loved authors, known for brilliant picture books like The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.

    Awards

    Julia has won many major book prizes, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards for The Gruffalo, the Blue Peter and Sheffield Children’s Book Prizes for Room on the Broom, the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Gruffalo’s Child and the Red House Award for Super Worm. Julia was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.

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    Axel Scheffler

    Axel is the illustrator of The Gruffalo and many other favourite picture books.

    Awards

    Axel has won many of the major book prizes, including the Smarties and Bluue Peter Awards for The Gruffalo, the Blue Peter and Sheffield Children’s Book Prizes for Room on the Broom, the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Gruffalo’s Child and the Red House Award for Super Worm.

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