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The Rainbow Bear

by Sir Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman

Interest age: 4+
Reading age: 7+

Published by Random House, 2000

  • Picture books

About this book

The white snow bear, wandering in his arctic homeland, sees a rainbow and longs to catch it for himself. But, try as he might, he never can. Then one day he meets a shaman who can make his wish come true – to be a rainbow bear.

Michael Morpurgo’s poetic text and Michael Foreman’s expressive pictures beautifully combine to make this a powerful animal story conveying wise words to young readers. Rainbow Bear is another wonderful and heartwarming tale from this beloved writer and illustrator team.

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include Listen to the Moon, A Medal for Leroy and Shadow. His novel War Horse has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate (2003–2005), Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

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