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Written and illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

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ISBN 978-1-84956-099-3

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'For Mum and Dad who have always taken suchgood care of their own cubs. x'

Cub’s First Winterby Rebecca Elliott

It was the first day of winter and Cub could not sleep. ‘OK,’ said Mum.

‘One more forest walk before bed. Come on …’

‘Why are all the treesundressed?’ asked Cub.

‘So that we can havefun in the leaves!’

answered Mum.

And the snow cloudsgathered in the sky.

‘Why are my friends asleep all the time?’ asked Cub.‘Ssshhh! So that we canlaugh at their snoring!’ giggled Mum.

And the first snowflake fell to the ground.

‘Why are the birds going on holiday?’ asked Cub.

‘So they can tell us all about theirjourney when they come back!’ said Mum.

And the snow began to gently fall.

‘Why is it so windy?’ asked Cub.‘So that we can be blown about togetherin the tall grass!’ laughed Mum.

And the snow drifted down.

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It was the first day of winterand Cub could not sleep.

‘Why are all the trees undressed?’ asked Cub.‘So that we can have fun in the leaves!’

answered Mum.

Children will love to join Cub as he experiences his first winter in this heart-warming bedtime story.

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