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The Accidentally Good Grizzly
Once upon a time in Whispering Willow Woods,
A grizzly bear named Gilbert became accidentally good…
Join Gilbert the Grizzly on a journey through Whispering Willow Woods, where his accidental mischief turns into unexpected heroism. Will the villagers discover that behind Gilbert's grumpy exterior beats a heart full of goodness? Will his reputation be forever changed? Find out in this tale of second chances and the surprising power of a bear with a big, accidentally good heart.
A grizzly bear named Gilbert became accidentally good…
Join Gilbert the Grizzly on a journey through Whispering Willow Woods, where his accidental mischief turns into unexpected heroism. Will the villagers discover that behind Gilbert's grumpy exterior beats a heart full of goodness? Will his reputation be forever changed? Find out in this tale of second chances and the surprising power of a bear with a big, accidentally good heart.
52 pages, Hardcover
Published October 31, 2024
About the author
Victoria Marrs
3 books2 followersVictoria is a children’s picture book author and illustrator living in South Australia. She was born in England and moved to Australia as a child and is now a wife, mum of two boys and a primary school teacher.
She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and completed a Master's Degree in Primary Teaching.
She is a lifelong reader, loves travel, history and dabbling in all things creative. Her writing experience began while teaching and writing with her students in the classroom.
While Victoria has always been interested in visual/digital arts, she is a beginner illustrator and is enjoying the learning process while developing her illustration style.
She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and completed a Master's Degree in Primary Teaching.
She is a lifelong reader, loves travel, history and dabbling in all things creative. Her writing experience began while teaching and writing with her students in the classroom.
While Victoria has always been interested in visual/digital arts, she is a beginner illustrator and is enjoying the learning process while developing her illustration style.
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December 16, 2024
Children indeed love rhymes because cadence adds music to the tales.
Agents and editors seldom read rhyming books and although publishers are skeptical about them they continue to publish some.
The problem is in the genre: Verses are powerful leaders and often drag the plot into difficult-to-swim-in deep water.
It is also easy to write bad rhymes.
THE ACCIDENTALLY GOOD GRIZZLY has a good narrative, a lovable character, and a wonderful message.
Unfortunately in several pages, one can find forced rhymes and near rhymes.
They damage the musicality of the publication and introduce hurdles - forcing young bookworms to read with an incorrect rhythm.
The illustrations are an excellent visual map of the story.
Agents and editors seldom read rhyming books and although publishers are skeptical about them they continue to publish some.
The problem is in the genre: Verses are powerful leaders and often drag the plot into difficult-to-swim-in deep water.
It is also easy to write bad rhymes.
THE ACCIDENTALLY GOOD GRIZZLY has a good narrative, a lovable character, and a wonderful message.
Unfortunately in several pages, one can find forced rhymes and near rhymes.
They damage the musicality of the publication and introduce hurdles - forcing young bookworms to read with an incorrect rhythm.
The illustrations are an excellent visual map of the story.
December 15, 2024
I really enjoyed this sweet story about a bear named Gilbert who accidentally causes a bit of destruction when he is little, and becomes labeled as a bad bear. He continues to live up to his reputation until, once again an accident gives people the wrong idea, but this time that wrong idea may finally be the right one. With a wonderfully thoughtful message for kids, and charming illustrations that support the story beautifully, this is a book children will cherish.
December 14, 2024
I enjoyed this optimistic story and kids will too! Beautiful illustrations and clever text with the kid-friendly message that you don't always get what you see (or expect). Kids love books about scary animals that have a heart!
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