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Ever since the summer during which little Bertie Button lost his smile his Book Cover Bear family have been trying their very best to cheer him up. They have surprised him with picnics and unexpected adventures. They have taken him to his favourite beach to build sandcastles and fly kites. They have baked his favourite cookies for him to enjoy with a glass of milk at bedtime, and yet, despite everyone's best efforts, his smile, although very occasionally glimpsed, hadn't stayed for long. It became apparent that there was only one bear that might be able to make Bertie's smile return and so 'Operation Smile' was commenced.  A very important package of letters left the Book Cover Bear Room destined for the attention of Miss Beatrice Bear. Beatrice was overwhelmed to receive so many letters ! She sat down and began to read. As soon as she had finished reading Beatrice knew there was something she needed to do and so within minutes she had set off to visit a very special friend..... When Beatrice arrived at Bertie's cottage she was surprised to see just how sad Bertie looked without a smile. She couldn't remember a time when she had seen him without it !  Beatrice sat down next to Bertie and for the next few hours the friends talked and talked and talked........and very gradually the corners of Bertie's mouth began to curve upwards...... ......and then, like little hick-ups escaping without control, giggles could be heard by anyone walking past. These, Bertie told Beatrice, were the moments that he had been missing so much since she had left the Bear Room to travel with her mummy and her work. Beatrice smiled gently and explained that her new work would not stop them having zillions of more happy times in the future and that if he ever felt his smile slipping he must remember that......and the lovely hug they shared before she left.  Hugs are magic smile finders.
Hug a friend today !
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 THREE CHEERS FOR HIS
MAJESTY KING CHARLES III ON THE OCCASSION OF HIS CORONATION 6TH MAY 2023 FROM ALL AT BOOK COVER BEARS  It is unusually quite in the little Railway Cottage were Bertie Button lives with his mum and dog Ollie. The delightful sound of mischievous giggles and the not so delightful sound of footballs bouncing off walls, dishes breaking as plates of cookies are dropped on the floor and Whoopie Cushions causing unsuspecting guests to jump, have not been heard for quite sometime and Bertie's mum is worried. Now, we all know that it is normal to worry when Bertie is quiet, because we have learnt the hard way that when Bertie is quiet he is usually planning something naughty ...... but not this time..... Bertie Button has lost his smile and is a very sad little bear.   It seems Bertie is missing someone much more than any of us had realised. His best friend, Beatrice Bear, has been on the road with her mum, Liz, travelling far and wide in their mobile workshop, sharing their wonderful textile skills far and wide, for, what seems to a lonely little bear, a very long time.  Of course all of the Book Cover Bears have been missing Liz and Beatrice but living in the Bear Room they have had each other for company and, as we all know, friends make difficult days easier.  Time to put our thinking caps on and see if we can make Bertie smile again
" If we feel sad we just need to remember that we are the Book Cover Bear family and that means we will always be special to each other and always be part of a very special family where ever we go ! " ( But if you still feel a little sad sometimes I would recommend you try thinking about Wiggles wiggling his ears without laughing) Our bears travel far and near and we love to have a cosy cocoon created for them and all their documents and treasures , Sheep wool is just perfect for that - just like the book covers they were named after. Beatrice found the laying out of the wool difficult with her paws but she just loved the wetting of the wool. She really is a very clever bear .Look out for Beatrice in the video below which shows the actual book covers being made There is an old proverb that states we should never judge a book by its cover. Today we learnt how wise that proverb is ..... especially when concerning a Book Cover Bear ! Yesterday Bertie Button was discovered in suspicious circumstances. It was quickly assumed he had been rather naughty as apart from a lot of crumbs around his mouth and paws there were no signs of anything left to share.  He would not explain what was going on .... even when sent to bed early ! HOWEVER How wrong we were !  Little Bertie Button had been anything but naughty ! He had heard on the radio that this weekend was a very special one indeed. Our wonderful Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was celebrating her Platinum Jubilee and Bertie wanted to throw a surprise tea party for his friends in recognition of such an historical event......and to eat lots of cake of course !  Bertie can be a mischievous and naughty little bear but he is also very thoughtful and kind so remember.....don't judge a book by it's cover !
( As for all the crumbs we found him covered in yesterday Bertie has assured me that he was just making sure that everything was yummy enough to share with his friends ! ) THREE CHEERS FOR HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II ON THE OCCASSION OF HER PLATINIUM JUBILEE FROM ALL AT BOOK COVER BEARS When a certain little bear is unsupervised AND is suspiciously quiet it usually means only one thing........mischief !  Don't be fooled by his sweet little face and innocent expression !  Bertie had found his way into an unoccupied kitchen and quickly got busy, busy, busy ...... ......... and messy, messy, messy !  But unusually for a normally very kind little bear Bertie didn't offer to share any of his baking with the other Book Cover Bears and no-one has been able to find where he might have hidden it. Here's hoping he didn't eat it all himself ........  Maybe we will find out what he has been up to tomorrow !
All across the land little bears are tucked up in bed dreaming of a magical sleigh being pulled through a star filled sky by nine handsome reindeer while hoping with all their hearts that the driver of the sleigh will pause long enough to leave a treat or two on his way past.  Even Bertie Button went to bed without argument !
Wishing all little bears everywhere a wonderful Christmas. May all your dreams come true. X Beatrice loves to go for walks in the Argyll countryside and especially in the autumn months when the colours of the bracken and deer grass explode with bright colours. On many of these walks Beatrice ( because of her size ) sees many more of the flora on the ground and is the perfect mushroom hunter to accompany Liz. So many of our wonderful mushrooms can dye amazing colours and Liz teaches Beatrice what she knows about the mushrooms around Dalmally’s beautiful woodlands. Identification is so important as many of our delightful mushrooms can make a bear and a human tummy ill. Make sure you wash your hands well Beatrice but enjoy learning about the plant treasures in the Scottish Highlands.  |
