BLANKET & BEAR, A REMARKABLE PAIR

Blanket and Bear have always gone everywhere with their boy—but one day they are accidentally left behind.

On a daring adventure across oceans and faraway lands, they travel to find their way back to the boy, meeting new friends along the way. From debut picture book author L.J.R. Kelly, and acclaimed illustrator Yoko Tanaka, comes a poignant ode to well-loved toys sure to find its way into the hearts of children everywhere.

L.J.R. Kelly was born in London, England. He studied at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and Dartmouth College, USA. He lives and writes in the hills of New Hampshire. This is his first book, and he is happy. Yoko Tanaka is a graduate of the Art Center College in Pasadena, California and has illustrated several books for children, including the New York Times bestseller, The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Yoko lives in London, England. You can visit Yoko at www.yokotanaka.com.