The Bears' Christmas Surprise, Hardcover

A beautiful reminder that Christmas is about more than just receiving gifts. It's about togetherness and community It's Christmas Eve, and the teddy bears have a secret plan. One by one they disappear from houses and shop windows. They gather at the stroke of midnight before setting out on their mysterious errands. Where could they be going? What could they be up to? Children can help solve the mystery as they follow the bears from house to house, as they complete their mission to remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas.

Anastasia Arkhipova is a renowned Russian artist best known for her illustrations of classic Grimm Brothers and Andersen fairy tales. She has been nominated for numerous international children's book awards and served on the IBBY Executive Committee and the Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury. This is her first book with minedition. Bruno H chler was born in Zurich, Switzerland. He worked for ten years as a music journalist and has produced two CD's featuring children's songs. He has written numerous picture books and now lives in Winterthur, Switzerland, where his live performances continue to attract a growing audience.