Are you a fan of books? Do you like to sit in your favorite place to read and loose yourself in the words of a story? When I read a book, I become part of the story. I can see the characters, what they’re wearing, how they wear their hair and clothes, and where they live. It’s like watching the story unfold in my imagination. When I set the book down, it calls my name until I find a moment to sit and pickup the story again, right where I reluctantly left off. The Hooligan Bear children’s book series is just as intriguing for children. They’ll be anxious to cozy down and turn the page to see what happens next.
The World of Hooligan Bear: “Originally there were only two bears. Hooligan and his nephew Louie, living on a shelf in a bear factory. But one day everything changed, when a box fell off a passing truck and out climbed three more bears. That was the beginning of a friendship that became a legend. Now it’s no secret that Hooligan and the boys have been known to take a few changes, break a few rules, even ruffle a few feathers; but they never ever let you down. It’s also been said that if you are quick enough you can see then and even hear the laughter, as they sit by the window just watching things go by.”
In Hooligan Bear – A Special Day, Hooligan’s nephew Louie is a bit disconcerted on his birthday. He has no idea what to expect because he’s never had a birthday before. So Hooligan gathers the gang together to make sure Louie has the perfect birthday.
Hooligan remembers that the Master Baker down the road puts aside cupcakes that he doesn’t consider good enough to sell. “I think the answer is at the bakery,” announced Hooligan, “and I have a plan.” So the bears take off on an exciting, and at times a bit suspenseful adventure, to make sure Louie has the perfect birthday.
And they did!!
The Hooligan Bear book series is written by Ian Toynton. He’s known for directing and producing award winning shows including “24” and “Bones” (my favorite show!) But before that, he wrote several children’s books in the UK and produced a stop-frame animated television series. Ian, a man of many talents, has been nominated for a British Academy Award and an Academy of Arts and Science Emmy. Ian’s first Hooligan Bear book, Home, was awarded an honorable mention at the Hollywood Book Festival in 2012. Hooligan Bear, A Special Day is the third book in the series. And it’s simply adorable. Adorable, I tell you!!
Hooligan Bear, A Special Day is available on Amazon. The book is a sturdy hard cover with coordinating book cover. It’s a delightful holiday gift!
Giveaway!
Two lucky Simple Sojourns fan will win a copy of Hooligan Bear, A Special Day.
* This giveaway will close at midnight Tuesday December 11, 2012.
* The giveaway is open to US residents only.
* One set of entries per household.
* The winner will be chosen using Rafflecopter and will have 48 hours to respond to the winner notification email. After 48 hours another winner will be chosen.
No compensation was received for this post. We did receive a copy of ‘Hooligan Bear, A Special Day’ for review. All thoughts and opinions are our own.
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Charlotte Winters says
I haven’t read any of these books, but they do look charming.
Shannon F. says
Nope, I havent read any of them yet but they look sweet!
Monica Lavoie says
I have never even heard of them but I think my little girl would like them.
Thanks
kim lazor says
I do not have any, but think it would make a wonderful gift to my two nephews. Thank you!
Brittany says
I haven’t heard of these book, but look very cute.
Rini says
Olyvia and Sariah are excited to learn of Hooligan Bear’s adventures.
nichol tone says
No books as of yet
Margot C says
We don’t have any and I am sure that Alysia would love them We read to her a LOT!
Jessica says
We don’t have any yet, but they look like the kind of book my daughter would love
Elle says
I don’t but the girls are learning to read and this looks like it would be a favorite of theirs.
Maryann says
No we dont have any of these books
Kelley F says
No, we don’t have any Hooligan Bear books.
jennifer shaw says
Actually have never heard of them. I’m sure my daughter would love them.
Rebecca Scott says
I had never even heard of them, but they look delightful!!
JenniferB says
no do not have any of the Hooligan Bear book
aimee mcpherson says
We do not currently own any of this series, but would love to start collecting them for our little one!
angie says
no I do not have any of these books as of yet
Amy Truluck says
We don’t have any of them – my daughter would be so excited!
oscar says
We don’t own any but I’d think my granddaughter would enjoy the books.
Kristin says
We don’t have any, but they look adorable!
Shannon B says
This is the first time I’ve heard of them.
McKim says
I have never heard of them before this post.
Kelly H. says
We do not have any yet but I would like to get them for my daughter.
Candice Hull says
We don’t but I think my boys would love them
thank you
Karen Gonyea says
I don’t have any, but we would LOVE them 🙂
EMMA L HORTON says
NO, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM
Nicole D. says
I don’t have any, but they look cute!
Renda says
I have not read any Hooligan Bear books but I have 7 grandchildren that would love to read them with me!
Melissa P. says
I don’t have any of these books.
Laurie Emerson says
I do not have any of these books but they look so adorable.
Debra @ A Frugal Friend says
Never heard of these books….exciting!