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Orson roams the forest as the biggest bear, but loneliness keeps him isolated from other forest animals. One day, he stumbles upon a teddy bear, the most unlikely of companions. Their friendship teaches Orson that even the most unexpected friends can bring warmth and joy to a life that once seemed empty.
First publish date: October 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rascal.
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