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Name: The boy who thought he was a teddy bear
Author: Jeanne Willis

📘 The boy who thought he was a teddy bear by Jeanne Willis

When a young boy becomes separated from his family, he stumbles into a forest where he is taken in by three teddy bears who live there. These gentle, stuffed companions raise and protect him, turning the woods into a safe haven and a place of wonder. With its gentle illustration and comforting premise, the picture book explores themes of safety, friendship, and the magic of imagination in a child‑friendly narrative. Readers in the picture book genre will enjoy the warm tale of a boy who learns that his own imagination, aided by unwavering friends, can bring him back to where he belongs.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Jeanne Willis

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