This big, soft, tired bear is such a relatable character and had me dusting off my walking boots.

Rachel Lawson, Publisher

Armchair Bear

In this delightful picture book, a big soft bear tries to get his puff back by becoming
as strong as a gorilla, until his niblings remind him what matters most for a bear

Uncle Norman loves to rest on his squashy armchair. But when the young bears visit,
he’s all out of puff! He can’t play bear games like he used to. He doesn’t take the young
bears on picnics. He’s no fun anymore. So when Norman notices an ad for the gym, he
sets out to become a new bear. And when he encounters the mighty Gorilla Dilla, he
decides to aim for the top. He too can be a powerful champion! But can a bear be a
gorilla? Lifting weights turns out to be no fun for a bear. Instead, the young bears help
Norman find his own way to the top.


  • Book Details

    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Book Size
    255 × 240 mm
    (hardback)
    ISBN
    9798348042417
    (hardback)

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