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A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?

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DearSnail · 15/11/2024 21:21

It was a book about a little boy and his teddy bear and what they got up to during the day.

The main thing I remember was that instead of drawings the pictures were all photographs and the bear was a small knitted brown one, whose name I think began with a B.

This was during the late 80s and I think I used to get it out during every other visit to the library (take it back one week and get it out the next). I can vividly remember my mum pleading with me once to get any other book out as she was fed up of reading it and we both knew it backwards anyway but I was resolute.

So annoying because I was utterly obsessed with it but now can't remember the name and Google isn't being any help.

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saraclara · 17/11/2024 21:51

I'm feeling all nostalgic now. I miss those days.
😕

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 21:52

And thanks to everyone who made suggestions too, so happy I started this thread 😊

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Lemooon · 17/11/2024 21:54

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 21:48

I knew it had a blue cover but don't remember the jumper. I'm off to purchase it now and ridiculously excited about it too. I might present it wrapped to my mum on Christmas day. No doubt she'd be traumatised thrilled 🤣.

This is beautiful, so happy someone else loves it as much as me!

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DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:00

Lemooon · 17/11/2024 21:54

This is beautiful, so happy someone else loves it as much as me!

I honestly do, that book is part of some of my happiest early memories and I have been looking for it for years.

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DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:01

FOUND HIM! 😁

A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?
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Fireworknight · 17/11/2024 22:03

And they all lived happily ever after!

I love a happy ending, and so glad you found the book.

misslooloo · 17/11/2024 22:03

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:01

FOUND HIM! 😁

Amazing!

Lemooon · 17/11/2024 22:04

Have been searching for my copy, no luck yet but I did find a photo of Bobo in a box?!

A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?
Lemooon · 17/11/2024 22:04

Please update when your copy arrives!

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:06

Lemooon · 17/11/2024 22:04

Please update when your copy arrives!

I will. I just sent the photo to my mum, her reply was slightly less jubilant. 🤣🤣

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DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:08

Fireworknight · 17/11/2024 22:03

And they all lived happily ever after!

I love a happy ending, and so glad you found the book.

Thanks. I never thought this thread would work. It's been amazing!

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Antralucinda · 17/11/2024 23:03

Could it be these - there was a collection of different adventures. Late 80’s

A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?
swimlyn · 17/11/2024 23:11

@DearSnail

Lovely of you to be thanking people throughout your thread. 😊

BigJanette · 17/11/2024 23:14

Lemooon · 17/11/2024 22:04

Have been searching for my copy, no luck yet but I did find a photo of Bobo in a box?!

Erm... I think @DearSnail has just bought your copy... 😉😅

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 23:15

Antralucinda · 17/11/2024 23:03

Could it be these - there was a collection of different adventures. Late 80’s

Aww I remember that book too. That wasn't the one though, @Lemooon has solved the mystery.

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DearSnail · 17/11/2024 23:17

BigJanette · 17/11/2024 23:14

Erm... I think @DearSnail has just bought your copy... 😉😅

🤣🤣.

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Parr1960 · 18/11/2024 05:40

Teddy Edward?

DearSnail · 18/11/2024 08:51

@Parr1960 Where Is Bobo? 😁

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OliviaRodrighost · 18/11/2024 08:56

Love a solved thread! Also love how… unusual Bobo looks 😄 And he seems to be wearing a dress. Good old 80s for you.

HarrietsweetHarriet · 18/11/2024 09:49

What a sweet, sweet, thread.
Lovely nostalgic memories, everyone helping and the OP finding her book.
Made my day.

DearSnail · 18/11/2024 12:38

@HarrietsweetHarriet That's so nice to hear 😊. I've loved being reminded of so many great books, and obviously finding Bobo too!

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Biddie191 · 18/11/2024 13:29

Please update us when you get it, and also on your Mum's reaction when you ask her to read it. 'And again'.

DearSnail · 18/11/2024 13:50

@Biddie191 🤣🤣 I will! Her reply to me sending her the cover photo last night was "Oh God!! Yes I remember THAT bear but he was no Miffy the rabbit!" (my other toddlerhood book obsession). But hopefully if I ply her with Bucks Fizz during Christmas day then maybe she'll be more receptive to it by bedtime!

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Fernticket · 18/11/2024 15:23

DearSnail · 17/11/2024 22:06

I will. I just sent the photo to my mum, her reply was slightly less jubilant. 🤣🤣

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Biddie191 · 18/11/2024 16:27

DearSnail · 18/11/2024 13:50

@Biddie191 🤣🤣 I will! Her reply to me sending her the cover photo last night was "Oh God!! Yes I remember THAT bear but he was no Miffy the rabbit!" (my other toddlerhood book obsession). But hopefully if I ply her with Bucks Fizz during Christmas day then maybe she'll be more receptive to it by bedtime!

If my eldest buys me 'Fireman Sam and the Pond when she's grown up, or I'm lucky enough to be gifted 'bedtime for bear' or 'I will never ever eat a tomato ' by either of my younger ones, I'm sure I will be delighted.....