A Holiday For Bear (a Hilarious, Adventure-packed Summer Holiday Read!)

By (author) Beedie Duncan; Illustrated by Beedie Duncan
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The brilliant Bear, lovable hero of Waterstones Children''s Book Prize shortlisted The Bear Who Stared, is back. It is the ideal book for summer holiday reading and for those heading off on their first holiday and aren''t sure what to expect!

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The brilliant Bear, lovable hero of Waterstones Children''s Book Prize shortlisted The Bear Who Stared, is back. This time he leaves his familiar forest and sets off on. . . HOLIDAY! Expertly brought to life by author-illustrator Duncan Beedie.

Do you ever get the feeling that every day and every thing is. . . well, the SAME?! Bear does. Luckily, Bear''s wise friend, Frog, has an excellent idea to change things up. . . A HOLIDAY! But what kind of holiday? A skiing holiday? An ADVENTURE holiday? No, no, no! A BEACH holiday.

When Bear arrives, he can''t believe his eyes. It all looks SO different! Before long, he is eating his picnic, playing volleyball and floating in the clear water. But when Bear builds a sand sculpture that takes on a familiar shape, he realises he''s actually getting homesick and misses his friends. Can Bear find a way to get the best of both worlds?

The fourth instalment in this beloved series doesn''t disappoint. The story is packed with laugh-out-loud escapades and Duncan''s signature fun and wit, while also perfectly summarising the thrill of going on holiday but also the comfort of coming home at the end. It is the ideal book for summer holiday reading and for those heading off on their first holiday and aren''t sure what to expect! An excellent choice for readers of: You Can''t Take an Elephant on Holiday!, Clem and Crab and Dinos Don''t Give Up!

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Packed with laugh-out-loud escapades, big, bold illustrations, and Beedie''s trademark insight, fun and wit, this warm and colourful adventure perfectly sums up the thrill of going on holiday. . . Ideal for summer reading.
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This captivating picture book for pre-schoolers uses a simple holiday plot to deftly explore change, friendship, and the pull between enjoying somewhere and missing home. An excellent story for nursery discussion.
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With wonderfully droll, expressive scenes created both visually and verbally, this is certain to delight young listeners and adult readers aloud especially as the holiday season is fast approaching.
Biographical note:
Duncan Beedie (Author, Illustrator)
Duncan Beedie is an author and illustrator with over 15 years'' experience working in children''s media. He began his career in children''s TV as an animator before branching into design and animation for websites, games and educational apps. The Bear Who Stared was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize, 2017. Duncan lives in Bristol with his wife, daughter and tirelessly playful Springer Spaniel, Ivor.


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The brilliant Bear is back - this time he''s off on. . . HOLIDAY!
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The first book in the series, The Bear Who Stared, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide and the series has sold across more than 8 territories.
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Ideal summer holiday reading, and Bear makes the perfect companion for children who are heading off on their first holiday and aren''t sure what to expect!
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Perfectly encapsulates the excitement of going on holiday but also the joy and comfort in coming home again!
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Fantastically illustrated with Duncan''s trademark hand - exploring a bright and zingy palette, which is a new direction for this series.
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Cover treatment: matt lam, SPUV and holographic foil