'Here's a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.' - Michael Morpurgo

The Great Bear is a hopeful, moving story about the wonder of nature and the power of storytelling.

Since the dawn of time, the Great Bear has patrolled the oceans, protecting the Earth and her animals and overseeing the delicate balance of life. But now, one creature is changing everything. And the Great Bear cannot stand by.

Debut author and illustrator Annie Booker's The Great Bear has the feel of a classic. The hand-painted illustrations capture the fragility and power of the natural world, making this beautiful book the perfect gift for fans of illustration and environmentalists of all ages.

Features inspiring facts about real-life polar bears, and humanity's ongoing efforts to restore the nature of the Arctic, protect animals from extinction and regenerate the oceans.

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Annie Booker is a Carlisle-based author and illustrator with a love for wildlife and passion for protecting endangered species. Her interest in illustration was nurtured by her aunt who was also a wildlife painter. After graduating from the University of West England, she lived in Bristol and went on to win the Batsford Prize People's Choice Award as well as a commendation in the Macmillan Prize. She is in training as a bird ringer with the British Ornithology Trust and documents her experiences on Instagram. She lives in Carlisle.