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The First Bear in Africa!

When a little girl leaves her little stuffed bear behind, young Meto must race against time to give it back to her and enlists the help of his friends, Hippopotamus, Lion, Elephant, and Giraffe.

Published: 2001,
Tags: animal, lost and found possession, toy
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, Picture BookAfrica, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

La La Rose

La La Rose, a young girl’s stuffed rabbit, gets lost in Luxembourg Gardens.

Published: 2004, Philomel Books
Tags: lost and found possession, Paris, park, Rabbit, stuffed animal, toy
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Picture BookEurope, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

Miko “It Was Me, Mom!”

After breaking his mother’s favorite vase, Miko tries to conceal his involvement but is relieved when his toy animal Mimiki tells Mom the truth.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Honesty, Mother and child, mouse, toy, truth
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Double Birthday! Miko

When Miko learns that he and his toy animal share the same birthday, Miko gives him the perfect gift.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Birthday, Gift, Gifts, Mother and child, toy
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

Miko Goes on Vacation

Miko the mouse likes going to the beach with his mother but does not know what to do with his toy animal, Mimiki when it is time for a swim.

Published: 2006,
Tags: beach, Friend, Mother and child, mouse, Summer, Swimming, toy, Vacation
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Night?

A young girl’s teddy bear would rather read books and play than go to bed, but he also performs an important job when his owner finally falls asleep.

Published: 2005, Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Bedtime, Friendship, Teddy Bear, toy
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Switzerland

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