Humbert Bear
Humbert Bear Likes to Doze is a heartwarming and imaginative tale about a very special and sleepy bear called Humbert and the incredibly adventures he goes on during his dreams. Inspired by and dedicated to the vibrant and colourful children with life limiting illnesses in hospices across the country. Humbert Bear Likes to Doze has won international acclaim as a book dealing with the unspoken theme of children who are born with a short life, and the untold joy that they bring to all those close to them. Humbert is a charming character who invites you to dive in to his rich and colourful world to head off on an adventure to The Fantabulous Island of Certain Surprises. Be warned – only very special bears will be able to get there but Humbert will gladly show you the way and save you from becoming lunch for a couple of wily deep water sharks.
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Reviews for Humbert
“Not an easy topic for a children’s book: dying and death. Not when we see life as an adventure that only makes sense to Humbert Bear deep down in the sea! Alexander Mackenzie realized a story full of images full of love and poetry about a journey of transition from one life to another.”
Peter Ampler
“This book will become a classic as it fulfills such an important need for children living with a terminal diagnosis. It's also a gentle, kind, strong support for their siblings parents, family and friends, teachers, classmates and all whose lives are touched by such a sad time.”
Amazon.co.uk reviewer
