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Dogs of Rock in the Telegraph

Dogs of Rock: Story of the Band made it into the Telegraph magazine!    Not quite the headlines but check this out… “One of the most popular books I have ever given my boys”       – Daisy Bridgewater, Daily Telegraph Not bad eh?  For our first book.  Living the dream – that’s us.  Talking of dreams, I think I’ll just kick back, relax and enjoy the ride! Ciao Rick

the Teddy Bears picnic!

Well Naughty Bear must have annoyed someone, as it rained all day on Saturday. The venue was fantastic, the picnic looked incredible but the British weather wasn’t playing game. However despite this, all three authors were there battling the elements to promote Nice Bear Naughty Bear. Our raffle was a huge success, raising over £384 for Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Fund. The raffle was kindly drawn by Katelin Fuller who… Read More »the Teddy Bears picnic!

Get Ahead Fred goes back to school

Daisy Dawes along with Big Fred and Little Fred has started visiting schools to promote ‘Get Ahead Fred’. Daisy was invited by Turner books to visit a school as a prize for their competition. The winning school was Coulsdon. Daisy read to three different classes and then the children designed Fred new hats! Here is a list of participating schools: – Woodcote Primary School, Coulsdon – Kingsley School, Croydon Full… Read More »Get Ahead Fred goes back to school

Soggy Sandwiches!

It was wet and it was cold….It’s not fair, even my sandwiches got wet!  We put so much effort into getting the picnic ready – I know I moaned about doing it, but I still wanted it to be sunny!  Though not too sunny because then I would be too hot.  A bear isn’t made for heat…Too much fur! Hang on Moaning Bear (this is Thank You Bear by the… Read More »Soggy Sandwiches!

Back to School!

Gettings hat fans!  I went back to school this week.  I joined the children of Kingsley Primary and Woodcote Primary for a few hours.  We had lots of hat related fun with Daisy reading out my book and then all the children having a go at designing me a new hat (I obviously haven’t learnt my lesson!).  I made lots of new friends and taught them all about all my… Read More »Back to School!

Mary Ann on Radio Oxford

Hello everyone It’s me Sharing Bear again!  Because of the extra special event that’s coming up (if you haven’t heard then I am of course talking about the Teddy Bears’ Picnic). Teacher Bear has said I can do another blog and share our exciting news! BREAKING NEWS:  Our Nice Bear Naughty Bear illustrator, Mary Ann Mackenzie is going to be on Radio Oxford on Saturday morning (7 – 9am), talking… Read More »Mary Ann on Radio Oxford

Sushi Wins First Prize!

Hello all! Well last weekend, Sushi and I went to a dog show.  I got up at 5am in the morning and spent ages giving him a bath and brushing his coat.  It takes an extra long time because…well because he’s extra long! So when we got to the show Sushi was gleaming and his coat was shining in the sun.  He was so well behaved and we were both… Read More »Sushi Wins First Prize!

Trip to Oxford

We were really excited.  Nice Bear and Naughty Bear are holding a picnic in Oxford on Saturday and we’ve been invited to come along.  Harry and Netty love picnics and can’t wait to see the bears again.  The Seagulls threatened they would throw empty crisp packets at him, if he was horrible to them. Scampi suggested that I drive to Oxford.  Can you imagine a Sea Tractor driving on the motor… Read More »Trip to Oxford

Teddy Bears Picnic in Oxford

If you go down to Oxford on the 8th May. You’re sure of a big surprise….. We are holding a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at St Mary’s Church in Oxford on the 8th May. There will be lots of activities for children, including drawing with the Nice Bear Naughty Bear illustrator, Mary Ann Mackenzie. There is also a raffle to win a handmade teddy bear and a best dressed bear competition… Read More »Teddy Bears Picnic in Oxford