Where's My Teddy?
By Jez Alborough
The Story
A boy named Eddy loses his teddy bear Freddy and heads into the dark, horrible woods to find him — only to stumble on a bear far too enormous to be his own.
Why It's Special
For the kid who can't fall asleep without their own favorite stuffed animal tucked in beside them, this taps right into that particular panic of a missing bedtime companion.
- Big idea: Things aren't always what they first seem, and a little mix-up can turn into a big adventure.
- Vibes: Cozy suspense with a comic payoff — a little spooky, a lot silly.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories with a funny twist ending
- like to repeat favorite lines out loud
- are working on handling the fear of losing a favorite toy
- respond well to a simple search-and-find story structure
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Eddy went into the dark, horrible woods to look for Freddy?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Eddy felt when he couldn't find his teddy?
- Imagination: What do you think a giant teddy bear would look like?
- Real-life connection: Do you have a favorite toy you'd go looking for if it got lost?
- Predicting: What do you think Eddy discovers when he finds the huge bear?
