Gruffian's Bare Teddy Bear

By Pat Grayson

Gruffian is gruff - and a ruffian.

He is eight years old, strong-willed, and very attached to his beloved teddy bear.

But when Gruffian is told he must give his teddy to the baby sister who is about to arrive, something doesn't feel right. Gruffian becomes rougher, grumpier, and more upset than ever before.

What happened to his teddy bear?

And what happens when even well-meaning parents make a mistake?

Key Sales Points / Educational ValueHighlights the emotional importance of comfort toys (teddies, dolls) in early childhoodEncourages children to express their feelings, needs, and individualityTeaches that parents can make mistakes - and can also make things rightSupports emotional literacy in a non-preachy, child-friendly wayEngaging, relatable story with rich, descriptive, full-colour illustrations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0648582825
• ISBN13: 9780648582823
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Heartspace Publications
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4