Cuddle Bear

by Claire Freedman

Do you need cuddles, cheer up hugs or snuggles to share? Then Cuddle Bear is made for you - a hug-you-happy Bear! Meet Cuddle Bear, the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals, Juvenile

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2011

About the author

I’ve been a writer for over 15 years now, but it wasn’t planned!

I had a variety of jobs, including secretary, trainee buyer at Harrods, dental nurse, production assistant in a reprographic and printing company and various others.

I began to write after joining a creative writing class. I had no success with article writing, or short stories, or fiction, but the first children’s story I wrote, for a magazine called Twinkle, was accepted for publication. Hooray!!!

Things snowballed and a lot (yes lots and lots) of hard work later I now write full time and have over 50 books published. I still go to the same writing class and we have become a big happy family of writers!

For me, writing is the best job ever. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. I love to create worlds for young children to enjoy and escape into – whether the stories are educational, bedtime, problem solving or just plain good fun. It’s also very exciting to see the first picture roughs, as my wonderful, talented illustrators bring the text to life.

I live on the Essex coast in a lovely two-bed-roomed flat, which I share with my husband, Michael. At long last I have an office to write in, with room for all my books and bits of scribbled on papers.

The seafront is (still) just around the corner, and I find a bracing walk (it gets freezing when the East wind blows from the North Sea!) or gentle stroll when the weather is warmer, is great for clearing my head and mulling over story ideas.

- excerpted from her website

Reviews

[Tara DuBose-Schmitt]

Light on plot, heavy on rhyme

[Hanneke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een van mijn dochters favoriete boeken van het jaar!

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute bedtime book for toddlers.

[Literary Lilith · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! The cuddly animals all made me happy. It had my favorites panda and penguin too. I like when they're in books. - Lily

A really cute book! It shows the importance of caring for others when they're upset and how powerful a hug can be. Plus it gives an interactive opportunity at the end to prompt a hug from your little one. We both really enjoyed this one. - Mum

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love cuddling with mom while reading this book.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today I read this book with Zander (9). He is my cuddle bear. When he thinks I need comforting, he comes and gives me a hug. His love cheers me up just like cuddle bears hugs cheer up others. May will all reach out and hug and show love to others when we see they are sad and in need of comfort. And may we all be open, honest and vulnerable enough to tell others when we are having hard times or sad times so they can be there to offer support to us as well.

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet story and if you purchased it from Usborne it came with a stuffed animal cuddle bear for your little one to hold on to while you read. I love the rhyming and cute message this sends. It's a bigger book with big and bright pictures that my little one loves to look at.

[Lottie P · Rating 3 out of 5]

We discussed this as a family and despite being a bit sycophantic with very little in terms of plot, I do enjoy being called a cuddle bear and being hugged repeatedly by my parents, so I guess it does the job it intended.

[Jean Doolittle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable!

[Capnniknak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone needs a cuddle bear

[Norkett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beyond adorable!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet book for a teddy bear picnic.

[Bobbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A happy and cute poem

[Shandelle Bruun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read to my daughter Molly and her stuffed Bear Beary. They loved it very much. They both rate it 5 stars.

[Elowyn Guy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it very much

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the cutest books we’ve been gifted while staying at the hospital. The illustrations are vibrant and adorable! The rhymes are short and sweet. Suitable for all ages truly!

[Dave Farrance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely adorable.

This story features a rhyming story about various animals in need of a hug, and how the Cuddle Bear comes and makes them all happy with a cuddle.

Super cute!

[Joy Gerbode · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorable book that very simply explains the importance of hugs. It's got wonderful illustrations, and even comes with a cuddly bear if you choose to purchase the set. It is really simple, both in words and in ideas, but is a true feel-good rhyme about hugging those you love.

[Rory · Rating 3 out of 5]

re-read 17/09/13.

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book and so does my 2 year old daughter. Such a lovely story, and the illustrations are lovely too.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is ADORABLE! Cuddle bear is the cutest bear.

Beautiful illustrations and gorgeous story.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just adorable.

[Thia]

hugs, love, animals

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overly cute, but the healing power of the hug is true.

[Kristin Fletcher-spear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for a storytime on friends and love. Emma enjoyed it.

[Mj Sipin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cuddle bear goes around the world giving warm hugs to those who needs comforting. It's adorable. I even got my daughter the cuddle bear toy.

[s e n t i m e n t a l i t i e s olittlebear · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book showing a hug fits everyone.