{"product_id":"armchair-bear-9798348042417","title":"Armchair Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUncle Norman loves to rest on his squashy armchair. But when the young bears visit, he's all out of puff! \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncle Norman can't play bear games like he used to. He doesn't take the young bears on picnics. He's no fun anymore. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when Norman notices an ad for the gym, he sets out to become a new bear. And when he encounters the mighty Gorilla Dilla, he decides to aim for the top. He too can be a powerful champion! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut can a bear be a gorilla? Lifting weights turns out to be no fun for a bear. Instead, the young bears help Norman find his own way to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gavin Bishop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gecko Press (Tm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 10.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798348042417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBishop, Gavin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eGavin Bishop \u003c\/strong\u003eONZM, Tainui, Ngati Awa, has published more than 80 books internationally, translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and stage, as well as libretti for two children's ballets for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. He has earned many awards including the Te Waka Toi Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka\/Sir Kingi Ihaka Award in 2018, recognizing his lifetime contribution to strengthening Maori art and culture through his children's books; The Arts Foundation's Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award in 2013; and the 2000 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal for lifetime achievement and his distinguished contribution to children's literature in New Zealand.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gavin Bishop \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":49001561489565,"sku":"9798348042417","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_14e7b1ca-63a0-4122-9bdd-226565edadca.jpg?v=1791979992","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/armchair-bear-9798348042417","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}