Here, Bear and Everywhere

Damian Balassone and Jess Racklyeft
$19.99
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Meet a pear bear, a share bear, even an éclair bear in this beary fun-filled romp through rhyme!

With Damian Balassone’s playful poetry and Jess Racklyeft’s irresistible illustrations, this book delights little ones, while its clever rhymes and gentle humor make it a joy for parents to read again and again.

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Additional Information

Spreads: 12
Language: English
Published: December 2025
Dimensions: 210mm x 210mm

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Format
ISBN: 978-1-923141-26-1

Damian Balassone

The poems of Melbourne-based writer Damian Balassone have appeared in numerous Australian and international publications. His published collections of short stories and poems include Strange Game in a Strange Land and Love is a Weird Cat. Here, Bear and Everywhere is Damian's debut children's picture book.
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Jess Racklyeft

Jess Racklyeft is a Melbourne-based illustrator of vibrant, award-winning children's books. Her work includes 2022 CBCA Picture Book of Year Award winner Iceberg, and 2025 ABIA shortlisted To Stir with Love. Jess' illustrations, created with an eclectic mix of traditional and digital techniques, also grace greeting cards, prints and pins.
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