There once was a bear who was very fine. He was so polished and clean and proud. And that made him the Do Not Touch bear. As time passed, he become worn and gray and much less fine. But he was also loved by a little girl. And that made him the Perfect Bear.

Related: England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9781416953630
• Author: Shields, Gillian
• Illustrator: Blythe, Gary
• Published: 2008, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Themes: Acceptance, Friend, happiness, Love, toy
• Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 32