A cautionary tale from the bestselling creator of the Cranky Bear books. Now in paperback! Popcorn is THE friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm -- so friendly that she wins the annual prize for it . . . which she naturally gives away to someone who can use it more. She's just that nice of a bird. But when Popcorn finds a forgotten smartphone in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. Soon she is so busy sending messages to them that she begins to forget her old friends. When a meet-up with her new friends is about to end in disaster, the quick-thinking animals of Fiddlesticks Farm save the day . . . and one relieved chicken learns a lesson. The Fabulous Friend Machine is wry cautionary tale for these wired times, by the globally best-selling creator of the Cranky Bear books.

See below for English description. Retrouvez toutes vos histoires de Gros Ours préférées au même endroit! Ce recueil comprend Gros Ours grincheux, Gros Ours affamé, Gros Ours et Petite Puce, Gros Ours musicien et Gros Ours courageux. Les lecteurs adoreront ces cinq histoires hilarantes de l'auteur à succès Nick Bland. Find all of your favourite Gros Ours stories in one place! This compilation includes Gros Ours grincheux, Gros Ours affamé, Gros Ours et Petite Puce, Gros Ours musicien, and Gros Ours courageux. Readers will love these five hilarious stories from award-winning author Nick Bland. Original title: The Very Cranky Bear Stories

"Un monstre envahit la forêt et sème la terreur! Heureusement, Gros Ours enfile sa cape et arrive à la rescousse. En compagnie de son acolyte, Matilda l'oie, Gros Ours réussira-t-il à sauver les animaux de la forêt? Dans cet album, Gros Ours nous prouve à tous que l'entraide et l'amitié sont de véritables preuves d'héroïsme." --

See below for English description. Un monstre envahit la forêt et sème la terreur! Heureusement, Gros Ours enfile sa cape et arrive à la rescousse. En compagnie de son acolyte, Matilda l'oie, Gros Ours réussira-t-il à sauver les animaux de la forêt? Dans cet album, Gros Ours nous prouve à tous que l'entraide et l'amitié sont de véritables preuves d'héroïsme. Un adorable livre tout carton! There's a monster in the jungle and it's gobbling up the trees! That sounds like a job for Gros Ours superhéros. Can this super bear and his sidekick, Matilda l'oie, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster? Original title: The Very Super Bear

See below for English description. Une fable amusante du créateur de la série de livres à succès Gros Ours grincheux. Un beau jour, Pep, la poulette la plus amicale de la ferme Bagatelle, trouve une merveilleuse machine à se faire des amis : un téléphone intelligent. Elle décide sur-le-champ de l'utiliser. Bientôt, elle est si occupée à envoyer et à recevoir des messages qu'elle néglige ses bons vieux amis. Loin de se méfier, Pep invite même ses nouveaux amis virtuels à dîner. Quelle sera sa surprise lorsqu'elle découvrira leur véritable identité. Nick Bland aborde la question des amis virtuels et des médias sociaux, un sujet tout à fait au goût du jour avec un humour tout simplement irrésistible. When Pep, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks Farm, finds a forgotten smartphone in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. Soon she is so busy sending messages to them that she begins to forget her old friends. When a meet-up with her new friends is about to end in disaster, the quick-thinking animals of Fiddlesticks Farm save the day . . . and one relieved chicken learns a lesson. A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling creator of the Gros Ours series. Original title: The Fabulous Friend Machine

Hurray for dads! Some dads are very careful and some dads misbehave. Some dads are sporty and some dads just brighten your day. No matter who your dad is, he is the best dad in his own special way. Just in time for Father's Day, this delightful picture book from talented author and illustrator Nick Bland, celebrates dads and all of their unique dadness! Children will love the humorous illustrations, as they try to identify their own dads in these pages.

Some mums are wonderful! Some mums are graceful, some mums are tough, and some mums make your day wonderful. No matter who your mum is, she is the best mum in her own way. Just in time for Mother's Day, an adorable board book from talented author and illustrator Nick Bland that celebrates mums and all of their unique mumness! Children will love the humorous illustrations as they try to identify their own mums in these pages.

The star of the bestselling The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris the Water Buffalo in a battle of bravery! He's been cranky, hungry, and itchy - and now Bear will need to prove that he is truly brave. While balancing in the bog, Bear is startled (but not frightened!) by Buffalo. He is a brave bear, but could Buffalo be even braver? A challenge begins, with great feats of bravery, but when the two competitors find themselves in front of a very scary cave, they will have to find a way to be very brave together. Vibrant illustrations and a fun rhyming story make this book perfect for reading aloud!

Nick Bland's bestselling Cranky Bear series is now available in a reader format, perfect for emerging readers! While balancing in the bog, Bear is startled (but not frightened!) by Buffalo. He is a brave bear, but could Buffalo be even braver? A challenge begins, with great feats of bravery, but when the two competitors find themselves in front of a very scary cave, they will have to find a way to be very brave together.

Now a board book! He's been cranky, hungry and itchy -- but can Bear prove that he is truly brave? While balancing in the bog, Bear is startled by Boris the Buffalo -- but not frightened! He is a brave bear, but could Boris be even braver? A challenge begins with great feats of bravery, until the two brave competitors find themselves before a scary cave. Can they be brave together? This charming story is now available as a sturdy board book, for the littlest readers!

The circus has arrived in the Jingle Jangle Jungle and Bear's friends have the perfect circus acts. Bear wants to come up with a very clever trick of his own. But when he peeks behind the scenes, Bear finds that the animals at the circus are being mistreated. So Bear does what any clever bear would do. He hops on his bike and rescues his friends.

Moose, Lion, Zebra and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only to realize that a bear is there. The bear roars loudly and says that he is trying to sleep. Not understanding why the bear is so cranky, the other animals come up with ways to cheer him up. Moose finds antlers for him, Lion gives him a mane, and Zebra paints on stripes. Is there anything the four well-meaning friends can do to help the bear sleep?

Five favourite stories from bestselling picture book creator Nick Bland, now all in one volume! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. This amazing bear-sized collection includes five storytime favourites to read together or alone. Includes: The Very Cranky Bear The Very Hungry Bear The Very Itchy Bear The Very Noisy Bear The Very Brave Bear

The bestselling Cranky Bear series is now available in reader format!  Bear is hungry! He's trying to fish, but instead of food, he only manages to catch . . . a polar bear? The poor bear is lost and his ice floe is rapidly melting. The polar bear makes a deal - he'll give Bear a pile of fish in return for a new home place to stay. Bear takes his new friend on a tour, and finally they find just the right home for a polar bear. Told with his characteristic humour and wit, The Very Hungry Bear is both an endearing tale of friendship and a subtle, yet important, reminder, about preserving our environment.

The Very Cranky Bear has an itch to scratch! The first time we met Bear, his cave was invaded by four playful animals, and this made him cranky. In The Very Itchy Bear there is just one creature bothering him - a persistent flea - and it's it's making him very itchy! Bear runs over land and sea to escape the affections of this energetic insect, but Flea won't won't let him go - he just wants to keep saying hello! . When Bear does successfully get rid of Flea, he finds that he . . . misses him? A beautiful and improbable new friendship is born!

There's music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Music has caught the ears of one very sleepy Bear. Bear's friends Moose, Zebra, Lion and Sheep have formed a band, and since Bear is already awake, they invite him to join. But first they'll have to find him just the right instrument to play. He tries the drums, the guitar and the trumpet. Turns out he's a very noisy bear. Then finally he tries the microphone, and it seems Bear has found just the right instrument to play. Nick Bland's fifth book with Bear and his friends, is a wonderful celebration of friendship, teamwork, and finding your talents.

The bestselling Cranky Bear series is now available in reader format!  Music has caught the ears of one very sleepy Bear. Bear's friends Moose, Zebra, Lion and Sheep have formed a band, and since Bear is already awake, they invite him to join. But first they'll have to find him just the right instrument to playsomething to play. He tries the drums, the guitar and the trumpet. But it's when he tries the microphone and it seems Bear has found just the right instrument. to play.

All Bear wants is to hibernate in his cozy cave, but sneaky Fox has his own plans for the space! "A great big bear like you," said Fox, "so big and strong and brave, a creature so magnificent . . . deserves a bigger cave." A very sneaky Fox and a very sleepy Bear set off to explore other places for Bear to call home. The train tunnel is too loud, even if the double doors are nice. The hollow tree's high ceilings are great, but the bats are not. The oceanfront option has great views - great, but damp. Could it be that sleepy Bear's own cozy cave is the perfect one after all? A wonderful new installment in Nick Bland's popular picture books featuring the endearing Very Cranky Bear and his animal friends.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's The Very Super Bear! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, while Bear was chasing bees, he came across the strangest thing beneath the shady trees. It was such a lovely colour and just the perfect shape. "Today''s my lucky day!" said Bear. "I''ve found myself . . . . . . A CAPE." When Bear finds a cape in the Jingle Jangle Jungle, he soon finds there are lots of animals in need of his help. Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky yellow monster? From bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bland comes this exciting new adventure with an environmental twist.

The Very Super Bear is back (in board book) . . . and he's here to save the Jingle Jangle Jungle! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, while Bear was chasing bees, he came across the strangest thing beneath the shady trees. It was such a lovely colour and just the perfect shape. "Today's my lucky day!" said Bear. "I've found myself . . . . . . A CAPE." When Bear finds a cape in the Jingle Jangle Jungle, he soon discovers there are lots of animals in need of his help. Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky yellow monster? From bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bland comes this exciting new adventure with an environmental twist. Now in board book -- this delightful story is just right for the littlest hands!