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The Bear and the Seed

Name: The Bear and the Seed
ISBN: 9781787418905

By Poonam Mistry

When the forest vanishes, Bear finds one tiny seed—and faces a wintry mystery.

lyrical · hopeful · nature-filled · tender

Genres

Animals Nature Fairy Tales

What is The Bear and the Seed about?

Bear lives in a beautiful forest filled with flowers, plants and towering trees. But one morning, everything has vanished, and the animals leave in sorrow. Then Bear discovers a tiny, lonely seed. Determined to bring life back to the forest, he asks passing animals for advice and protects the seed through fierce winds and snowy weather. When winter arrives, Bear must hibernate, hoping that his care and patience will help the forest bloom again when spring returns.

About the author

Poonam Mistry is a British illustrator known for her stunning, intricate artwork inspired by nature and Indian folk art. She has illustrated books such as "You’re Safe With Me" and "How the Stars Came to Be." Poonam loves using patterns and bright colours to bring magical stories to life for children to enjoy.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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