{"product_id":"albert-le-blanc-9780008549305","title":"Albert Le Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAlbert Le Blanc is a bear without a smile who arrives in Mr. Jolly's toy shop. The other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen, but Jack-in-a-box has an idea to put a smile on his face. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert Le Blanc is a bear without a smile. When he arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend's face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert is a shy and lonely bear who has never been able to make friends. He spends his days wandering the forest, feeling lost and alone. One day, he stumbles upon Mr Jolly's toy shop and is immediately drawn to the colorful toys and the happy atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe other toys are initially wary of Albert, but Jack-in-a-box is determined to help him. He suggests that they play a game of hide-and-seek, and Albert is hesitant at first. But Jack-in-a-box is persistent, and eventually, Albert agrees to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they play, Albert begins to relax and have fun. He laughs and smiles for the first time in years. The other toys are amazed by his transformation, and they quickly become friends with him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert is overjoyed to have found a place where he belongs. He spends his days playing with the other toys and exploring the toy shop. He even starts to make his own toys, using his imagination and creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, a group of children comes to the toy shop. They are looking for a birthday present for their friend, and they are drawn to Albert's toys. They play with him and laugh and smile, and Albert feels like he has finally found his place in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears pass, and Albert grows old. He is no longer able to play with the other toys, but he still remembers the happy times he had with them. He sits in his corner of the toy shop, watching the children play and laughing along with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert Le Blanc is a bear without a smile, but he is a bear who has found happiness and friendship. His story is a testament to the power of imagination, kindness, and the importance of never giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 265 x 259 x 3 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008549305\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20th Anniversary Edition edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick Butterworth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098246410490,"sku":"9780008549305","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1664575153487_book.jpg?v=1664717201","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/albert-le-blanc-9780008549305","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}