This is story of Albert Le Blanc. He's from France, so that's 'Al-bear Le Bolonk'. When Albert 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 Albert's face... A story full of giggles (and some very big laughs indeed!) from the creator of the best-selling Percy the Park Keeper series.

"Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive… His Albert Le Blanc, about a depressed-looking toy polar bear who the other toys try to cheer up, is a riot. Anyone who has ever taken part in a Christmas panto or play will adore the comedy, the sympathy and the mischievous drawings." The Independent "Butterworth's drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly, so the book works for just about everyone." Sunday Times "Triumphant" The Observer