Gruffian is gruff - and a ruffian.
He is eight years old, strong-willed, and very attached to his beloved teddy bear.
But when Gruffian is told he must give his teddy to the baby sister who is about to arrive, something doesn't feel right. Gruffian becomes rougher, grumpier, and more upset than ever before.
What happened to his teddy bear?
And what happens when even well-meaning parents make a mistake?
Key Sales Points / Educational Value
- Highlights the emotional importance of comfort toys (teddies, dolls) in early childhood
- Encourages children to express their feelings, needs, and individuality
- Teaches that parents can make mistakes - and can also make things right
- Supports emotional literacy in a non-preachy, child-friendly way
- Engaging, relatable story with rich, descriptive, full-colour illustrations
