Published by Top That! Publishing plc Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AP, UK www.topthatpublishing.com Text copyright © Ellie Patterson 2010 Illustrations copyright © Dubravka Kolanovic 2010 All rights reserved 0246897531 Printed and bound in China Creative Director – Simon Couchman Editorial Director – Daniel Graham Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic Written by Ellie Patterson
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Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic Written by Ellie Patterson
Inside his cosy den, Baby Bear was snugly and warm in Mummy Bear’s arms. Outside, the big, wide world was cold and white.
No matter how hard he tried, Baby Bear could not sleep. He was curious. Slipping out from Mummy Bear’s arms, Baby Bear peeped out at the big, wide world. It looked a little frightening, but he wanted to explore.
Stepping outside, Baby Bear saw that there were footprints. Big footprints. Huge footprints! A little scared, he decided to follow them to see where they led.
The big footprints went on and on, winding down a path and through deep, dark woods. Baby Bear looked up at the sky and thought that it looked like a big, black blanket. Then he saw the moon and thought that it looked like a big hole in the big, black blanket.
Suddenly, Baby Bear began to feel very small and very alone.
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The big, wide world is scary for Baby Bear, who longs to be brave and adventurous. Children will delight in joining Baby Bear as he tentatively explores the wonders of the outside world. Will he realise that the world is not that frightening, especially when there’s a friend to share it with?
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