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It's a Bright World Paperback – 24 May 2017

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Mawson the teddy bear sits atop his cushion and waits for his human to come and play with him. He ponders the lonliness without his human and the love when he's played with and hugged.

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56 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Odyssey Books
Publication date

24 May 2017
Dimensions

16.51 x 0.36 x 16.51 cm
ISBN-10

1922200441
ISBN-13

978-1922200440
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Odyssey Books (24 May 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1922200441
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1922200440
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 0.36 x 16.51 cm

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Mawson is the soul-searching Writer-Bear of little books with lots of heart. His books are stuffed with happiness for all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents. Relax a while with Mawson and his friends in their cosy, whimsical world. Refresh your soul in the tranquility of innocent hours and simple joys.

'Dreamy Days and Random Naps' is for all the busy daydream-believers who long for a little rest. Could this be you? Viewbook.at/DreamyDays

'She Ran Away From Love' is like the Velveteen Rabbit meets Pooh Bear. Can our nervous heroine Frilly embolden herself to face the Light of Love? Viewbook.at/SheRanAwayFromLove.

'It's A Bright World To Feel Lost In'. When you feel lost, alone and left behind, can you ever find again the brightness in your world? Mawson ponders on loss, love and the renewal of hope. (Viewbook.at/ABrightWorld)

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Isobel Blackthorn

Charming and irresistible

Reviewed in Australia on 10 August 2018

Mawson has penned a simple and moving tale of love and devotion, of belonging and losing the one you were born to protect. Brief text explains charming and evocative photographs of Mawson and his friends. Mawson is the most ponderous and baffled of bears. He tries to make sense of the world around him, but is challenged at every turn. Each page contains a message to dwell on and there is a satisfying twist at the end.

The shift in perspective as a loveable teddy bear reflects on how he needs to be loved stimulates a different way of viewing the world, encouraging us to put ourselves in the bear's shoes. When we do, we are suddenly faced with our own selfishness and lack of empathy. Sure, Mawson is just a bear, a fluffy toy, and not a real animate being, or is he? Isn't he a metaphor for all those living creatures we neglect? And what about those times when we feel neglected? Where do we turn?

It's a Bright World is a meditation on the nature of love, missing, grieving, solace and healing. The story contains a powerful message: those who provide comfort are too often taken for granted.

It is possible to read this little book in about ten minutes, but then, you might find yourself dipping back in, again and again, leaving your copy on the coffee table to return to at whim. It's a Bright World is that sort of book.

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LE La Princessa

So sweet

Reviewed in the United States on 15 November 2020

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I am having trouble finding words for this review. I have recently re-discovered some of the joy of collecting toys. This book is a sweet reminder of the lifecycle of teddybears and toys. During the Covid Pandemic of 2020 we could all use a bit more of our soft friends.

J. Goodfellow

Quirky, profound, a joy from start to finish

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2019

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I follow Mawson Bear on Twitter and bought this as a gift for a loved one on a special occasion. I expected it to be sweet and funny, and that would have been more than enough, but it is so much more. Full of charm and wisdom, and surprisingly poignant at times, this is a book to return to over and over for comfort, innocent pleasure, and a reminder of what matters in this harsh world of ours. Thank you Mawson, and the other bears who inspired this delightful little book xx

Lady Bracknell

Great big hug of reassurance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2019

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Reading this book is like receiving a great big hug of reassurance and a huge hot chocolate with fluffy marshmallows. It is a beautifully presented picture books for adults and it comforts while also gently nudging readers to value the ‘bright world’ out there. At one level, the book is a great gift for a friend, or even a gift for yourself. Beneath the surface, this book reaches out to people who may be suffering with mental health issues and it could be used in therapy. This book made me smile! Clever presentation of a simple, heart-warming message for us all. Well done to the author for reaching out.

Diane

Ponders from a Teddy Bear's Perspective

Reviewed in the United States on 28 June 2017

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This isn't a story book, but the very simple text is appropriate for teddy bear enthusiasts of all ages. It is a picture book, illustrated with photos of different bears featured in different parts of the book. Isolation in the main theme, several pages focus on loss, or feeling lost—so with a young child, I'd emphasize the pages about having someone to come home to, not being afraid to explore, love, and being there for others. This is a good little book to give to older teddy bear collectors, if their house is too full for more bears (like mine!)

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Rebecca

Sweet and heartwarming

Reviewed in the United States on 29 May 2020

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I’ve been in a reading rut during the past few months, and Mawson is just the dose of cuteness I needed to help pull me out. This book is a little work of art. If you love bears and cute heartwarming stories, you’ll love Mawson.

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