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One Magical Morning
Join Little Bear and his mummy as they wander through the dewy grass. As the silvery moon fades and the stars melt away, squirrels, mice and other woodland creatures slowly awaken in this simple, illustrated rhyme.
26 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2005
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About the author
Claire Freedman
214 books55 followersI’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
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
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March 5, 2021
4 stars.
What a beautiful little story. This would be perfect to read either right before falling asleep or just as you wake up. It reminds me of just being present in the moment and taking in what is around you before you start your day.
The illustrations are very soft and gentle and lovely colours.
What a beautiful little story. This would be perfect to read either right before falling asleep or just as you wake up. It reminds me of just being present in the moment and taking in what is around you before you start your day.
The illustrations are very soft and gentle and lovely colours.
December 3, 2022
Soft watercolor of a beautiful peaceful morning routine with mommy. Claire can really make toddler animal books so sublimely.
March 30, 2018
Mother bear takes the baby bear up the mountain to play in the meadows with his friends. It is beautiful.
June 29, 2019
Momma and baby bear set off in the morning and discover the beautiful things about morning and all the animals that venture out during that time.
February 22, 2011
This is a cute story about a little bear who's ventures w/ his mother through their wood in the morning and he observes the things happening around him. From the sun rising, to the foxes running in the meadow, the birds singing, little bear is in awe of the world that surrounds him.
The illustrations are beautiful and perfect for young children. The coloring will capture their attention and they'll enjoy seeing how the various woodland animals going about their morning. This is a fun read and a great way to talk your little ones on a walk in the woods with out venturing outdoors. I'd recommend this book for toddlers on up.
I'm a little puzzled at Goodreads mentioning this as an Easter book. This has nothing at all to do with Easter.
The illustrations are beautiful and perfect for young children. The coloring will capture their attention and they'll enjoy seeing how the various woodland animals going about their morning. This is a fun read and a great way to talk your little ones on a walk in the woods with out venturing outdoors. I'd recommend this book for toddlers on up.
I'm a little puzzled at Goodreads mentioning this as an Easter book. This has nothing at all to do with Easter.
February 22, 2011
This is a cute story about a little bear who's ventures w/ his mother through their wood in the morning and he observes the things happening around him. From the sun rising, to the foxes running in the meadow, the birds singing, little bear is in awe of the world that surrounds him.
The illustrations are beautiful and perfect for young children. The coloring will capture their attention and they'll enjoy seeing how the various woodland animals going about their morning. This is a fun read and a great way to talk your little ones on a walk in the woods with out venturing outdoors. I'd recommend this book for toddlers on up.
The illustrations are beautiful and perfect for young children. The coloring will capture their attention and they'll enjoy seeing how the various woodland animals going about their morning. This is a fun read and a great way to talk your little ones on a walk in the woods with out venturing outdoors. I'd recommend this book for toddlers on up.
August 13, 2008
I have no idea why goodreads says this is an Easter book - I reread it twice with that idea an still can't come up with anything. It's just a mom and a baby bear walking through the woods. The pictures are beautiful though.
September 7, 2015
This is just a lovely simple story about the morning.
December 13, 2019
My granddaughter liked it and I liked it.
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