Bearly There had been Blake's teddy forever. Which is why he was barely there. But when a naughty new teddy arrives on the scene, Bearly's world changes forever. Bearly There is an exquisitely humorous story about a boy and his bears, about new friends and old, about love and loyalty. AUTHOR: Aleesah Darlison writes picture books and novels for children. When Aleesah isn't working on her next manuscript, she's usually chasing after her three energetic children and her two frisky dogs. ILLUSTRATOR: Jill Carter Hansen is a writer and illustrator who has also written, designed and directed several animated films. Her work has won a number of international awards. SELLING POINTS: * Aleesah has quite a strong following particularly for her Totally Twins series * Great read aloud book for pre school and lower primary * Deals with themes of loyalty, friendship acceptance and change * Beautifully illustrated in black and white with accents of red, giving the book a timeless quality