Christopher Wormell

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Scruffy Bear and the Six White Mice

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Despite his name, Scruffy actually looks like a rather cute, cuddlesome bear - and he's certainly got a kind heart . . . Using a quick wit and guile, this is a tale of the triumph of the little people

Chris Wormell can do no wrong: his books are beautifully conceived . . . Children will follow the tale with excitement and relief

Children will delight in the clever ways Scruffy Bear comes up with ideas to disguise the six white mice . . . Verbal play and storytelling will captivate and enchant young readers

Amusing picture book with really cute illustrations

With his wonderful illustrations and charming characters, Chris Wormell honors everyone who has had to be brave and quick thinking under difficult circumstances

A winner of a book . . . that makes its case ingeniously and will delight readers of every age

A tale of bravery, quick wits and kind-heartedness. Beautifully told, brilliantly illustrated. Bravo!

One day a small scruffy bear meets six terrified white mice; they're scared of the dark forest and all the predatory creatures that live there, including an owl, a fox and a slithery snake. . . . But never fear, Scruffy Bear has all kinds of ingenious ideas about how to keep them safe!

WINNER OF THE RED HOUSE BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN 2012! 
 
Meet Scruffy Bear - whose quickthinking might just save the day!

Chris Wormell is a self-taught artist, and the winner of the Ragazza Prize at Bologna in 1991. Two Frogs won the Nestlé Bronze Award, Molly and the Night Monster was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and One Smart Fish won the Booktrust Early Years Awards Best Picture Book. His books include George and the Dragon and The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit which was recently adapted into a stage play. Chris lives in North London with his wife and children.

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