Spring 2025

The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

There once was a bear who had NOTHING to wear, and normally, teddy bears don’t really care, / They’re happy to dress how you want them to dress, but Albie was not, I am bound to confess.

Each outfit that Albie purchases—from fairy to pirate, from cowboy to elegant city gent—proves unsuitable in some way, and by the end of the week, his bedroom is heaped with discarded clothes. How will he dress in order to feel like himself?

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978-1-915252-95-1
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2025
Publisher Scallywag Press
Imprint Scallywag Press
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-03-04
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV002030, JUV048000, JUV039140
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 8.7 x 10.8
Features Activities, Original artwork, Reviewed, and eSource

Author: Jeanne Willis

Jeanne Willis lives in London. After a successful career in advertising, she has written many award-winning picture books. Jeanne regularly takes events to schools.

Illustrator: Brian Fitzgerald

Brian Fitzgerald is an award-winning Irish illustrator who lives and works near Dublin.

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The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear

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Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“The comical, energetic color illustrations get at the heart of the protagonist’s lively, expressive personality as he figures out who he wants to be. Lots of relatable fun for youngsters coming into their own.”—Kirkus Reviews