Ben loves grizzly bears so much that he wants a real one for his birthday.
Instead, he gets a toy cuddly bear. Making the best of the situation, Ben tries
to teach Cuddly Bear how to eat honey, fish and climb a tree like a grizzly
bear.
However, Cuddly Bear is soon covered in honey, soggy and stuck in a tree!
Every time the toy bear cannot do something, Ben gets more and more
grizzly. So completely grizzly that he grows furry ears, a shiny black nose,
paws, a furry coat, claws and a round tail.
Ben becomes a grizzly bear.
What will it take for Grizzly Ben to become Ben again?

We are thrilled to publish the first picture book from best-selling, awardwinning
illustrator Alex Ayliffe and successful screen, radio writer and author
Alan Dapré.
This gorgeously quirky tale of a grumpy and grizzly little boy will capture your
heart, with Alex’s illustrations, which are full of energy and vitality, taking the
reader on a familiar journey from tantrums to tucked up in bed.
A story with relatable themes of companionship, friendship, feelings, emotions
and love.
Perfect for your grizzly little bears.

Illustrated by: Alex Ayliffe