{"product_id":"9781529531060","title":"The Secret and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE WINNER OF THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD 2026 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+.' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he'll give it away! And when the pair find out they don't actually like \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003ethe same things, they both agree it doesn't matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird's adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It will become a firm favourite with families who let these humble woodland creatures into their hearts. The Secret is a handbook for childhood; full of friendship, squabbles, hide-and-seek, lists of favourites and unfavourites, storytelling and jokes.'  \u003ci\u003eCo-owners of the Alligator's Mouth Bookshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories \u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003eBear and Bird: The Cloud\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57623227498869,"sku":"9781529531060","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5334\/6096\/files\/9781529531060.jpg?v=1791019737","url":"https:\/\/goldenharebooks.com\/products\/9781529531060","provider":"Golden Hare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}