Author(s): Nick Butterworth
No. of Pages: 32 pages
Date Published: 06 Oct 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback | 32 pages
Dimensions: 254 x 260 x 6mm | 240g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition: UK ed.
Illustrations: With numerous col. ill.

An uplifting story about a bear without a smile from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.


When Albert le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he's the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. They decide to put on a show to cheer him up. Albert tries to tell them he's not sad, he just looks sad, but they are all too busy making preparations... As a finale, Sally the hippo puts on a lipstick and performs ballet, but she falls on top of Albert and leaves a huge lipstick grin on his face. Everyone laughs...especially Albert!