The Bear and Her Book (Francis Tosdevin)

"The world is big and there's much to see,

And a bear must go where she wants to be.

And a bear as curious as me - longs to gaze at the starlit sea!"

A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing her Bear's Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures - each needing her help - she discovers that books aren't just brilliant at fixing problems - they can also help you make new friends. And if you're lucky, books can take you to a very special place indeed...

About the author

Frances lives life in a constant state of wonder, which she hopes equips her well to write picture books. She studied at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she read a mix of Archaeology/Anthropology and Classics. She is fascinated by the natural world, and is often to be found rescuing the tiniest of creatures from imminent catastrophe. She is especially fond of cats and chickens, as well as her growing cohort of grandchildren! Frances would love to know what it's like to be a plant, and to be able to tap into their world, and she is especially proud of her Royal Horticultural Society qualification. However, her main passion remains writing for children, whose imaginations know no bounds.