Another charming story in Best-Loved Bear series

South Otago author Diana Noonan brings back the bear in this latest addition to the Best-Loved Bear series.

In the Best-Behaved Bear, young Tim and his family are packing to attend an island wedding. Try as he might, Tim just can't fit Toby the bear into his bag or in anyone else's.

His family just don't seem to understand how important Toby is to Tim so he finds a solution himself, which causes problems of its own.

This is a sweet story and the old-fashioned bear is as charming as ever. Ages 2-4.

- Laura Hewson is an Allied Press subeditor and mother.