Lena and the Bear by Katya Balen #literature New York Times ‘Remarkable

New York Times ‘Remarkable

like sitting by a roaring winter fire' JACKIE KAY

Introduce your baby to a world of words and pictures with these 30 classic nursery rhymes from the Mother Goose collection and beyond paired with images of Chloe Giordano’s delightful hand-embroidered illustrations on cloth

helping Allen-Paisant revise his sense of self and solidify a new understanding of his place in the world

Lena and the Bear by Katya Balen #literature New York Times ‘RemarkableDATE OF RELEASE: 8 OCT 2026 An enchanting tale of unlikely friendship, freedom and learning when to let go the perfect gift book to treasure for any age. When Lena rescues an injured bear alone in the forest, she welcomes him into her home and her heart, filling his days with stories and hoping he stays forever. But the bear longs to return to the wilderness he calls home. From Carnegie Medal winner, Katya Balen and acclaimed artist, Laura Carlin,