🌟 Hello, little bookworms! ✨🧺

Today’s episode of The Little Bookworm Podcast is a warm and wonderful story all about second chances, unexpected kindness, and the surprising power of a grumpy bear with a secretly big heart. Say hello to The Accidentally Good Grizzly, written by Victoria Marrs and beautifully illustrated for young readers with big imaginations.



✨ Watch the video here! ✨ 

In this delightful tale, we’re off to the Whispering Willow Woods, where Gilbert the grizzly has earned a reputation for mischief. But behind his gruff exterior is something no one expects, a heart full of goodness. Can one bear’s unexpected heroism change everything?

🧸 Key Themes:

💛 Second chances

💛 Not judging a book (or a bear!) by its cover

💛 Kindness, humour, and big emotions

🎧 Perfect for:

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  Bedtime wind-downs

  
  


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  Emotional learning moments

  
  


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  Giggles, cuddles, and meaningful chats

  
  

🎨 About the Author:

Victoria Marrs writes joyful, clever stories that make children laugh while gently exploring kindness, belonging, and being misunderstood. This is her second book, her first, Otis the Owlette, was the very first episode on this podcast!

📘 Grab your own copy of The Accidentally Good Grizzly:

Amazon

🖍️ And don’t miss the beautiful colouring book, featuring original sketches from the story:

Colouring Book

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🎶 Music by: Purple Planet

🎧 Podcast by Georgie at The Little Bookworm

📺 Also available as a video on YouTube: Click here!