Albert Le Blanc

This heartwarming tale by Nick Butterworth is about an extraordinary teddy bear named Albert Le Blanc who arrives at Pepperpot's toy shop. The other toys notice that Albert looks desperately sad, and they come together to cheer him up, leading to peculiar and funny attempts. Through teamwork and friendship, the toys learn that Albert's sad expression is just how he is made, and that he is actually very happy. A story of acceptance and discovering happiness, 'Albert Le Blanc' is a delightful read for children. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper. This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He’s from France, so that ‘Al-bear Le Blonk.) When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly’s toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend’s face. A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship – and laughter – from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.