The Teddy Bears’ Christmas Surprise

Product Description

A beautiful reminder that Christmas is about more than just receiving gifts. It’s about togetherness and community
It’s Christmas Eve, and the teddy bears have a secret plan. One by one theydisappear from houses and shop windows. They gather at the stroke of midnight before setting out on their mysterious errands. Where could they be going? What could they be up to? Children can help solve the mystery as they follow the bears from house to house, as they complete their mission to remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas.

Review

“Don’t we all wonder and worry about what the ‘right’ kind of gift to give is for the holidays?…. I was captivated by the idea that the reader was being led on a serious mission. Bears from all corners of the town come together for a secret meeting. Just as quickly as they meet, one bear gives a nod, and they all depart again. The bears succeed in their crafty plan to replace all the gifts under Christmas trees with handwritten notes. When the townspeople find notes instead of sparkly packages … they are moved in unexpected ways to connect with loved ones. Will the beloved or long forgotten teddy bears with such big hearts return the original gifts under the trees? You’ll have to pick up the book yourself to find out.” —
Goodreads with Ronna 

“Picture the holiday spirit. Wonderful new book…. ideal for gift-giving….thousands of stuffed teddies go to heroic extremes to remember people who are sometimes forgotten.” —Nicholas Basbanes,
Orlando Sentinel

About the Author

Anastasia Arkhipova is a renowned Russian artist best known for her illustrations of classic Grimm Brothers and Andersen fairy tales. She has been nominated for numerous international children’s book awards and served on the IBBY Executive Committee and the Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury. This is her first book with minedition.

Bruno Hächler was born in Zurich, Switzerland. He worked for ten years as a music journalist and has produced two CD’s featuring children’s songs. He has written numerous picture books and now lives in Winterthur, Switzerland, where his live performances continue to attract a growing audience.