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The Very Cranky Bear Inspired Bookish Play Pack
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✨ Now available for pre-order! Limited first release available. Order now and it will arrive in time for Book Week (22nd - 28th August).
Turn one of your child’s favourite stories into hours of meaningful play, learning and connection.
Thoughtfully designed by an Early Childhood Teacher, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist, this premium Bookish Play Pack makes it easy to support your child's learning through play – with absolutely everything included.
✔ Story-inspired play
✔ No prep required
✔ Designed for ages 3+
What's Included
What's Included
- 5 hand-painted wooden peg dolls
- Hidden Forest Treasures sensory base
- "Who Am I?” character clue cards
- Bear textured painting craft (including paper plate, paint & fork)
- DIY Mood Tube glitter jar
- Playdough emotions activity (including a tub of Play Clay & feelings mat)
- Bear board game and dice
- Roll & Cover numeracy game (including dice & counters)
- Beautifully bound activity booklet which includes activity guide, conversation starters, comprehension questions, and loads of ideas for extending the play.
Optional Add-on: Add a copy of The Very Cranky Bear and you’ll also receive access to a bonus printable resource pack
Why families love it
Why families love it
- Inspired by a beloved children’s story
- Designed by an Early Childhood Teacher, Occupational Therapist & Speech Pathologist
- Encourages a lifelong love of books
- Inspires storytelling, imagination and creativity
- Supports early literacy, numeracy and fine motor skills
- Includes everything required (even down to the glue and paint!)
- Beautifully packaged and ready to enjoy together
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
1. Pre-Order & Shipping
- Bookish Play Packs are available for pre-order and are expected to be shipped in time to arrive before Book Week (22nd –28th August 2026).
- Pre-orders close 15th August 2026, unless sold out earlier.
- Orders placed after the pre-order period are welcome, however delivery before Book Week cannot be guaranteed.
- Our first release is limited in quantity. If this release sells out, we hope to restock the Bookish Play Packs on an ongoing basis.
2. Returns & Exchanges
- Due to the nature of this product (custom educational activity packs with consumable materials), we cannot accept returns or exchanges.
- If your pack arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours so we can work with you to resolve the issue.
Product Safety & Care
Product Safety & Care
3. Materials & Safety
- All activities are designed for children aged 3+ years.
- Not suitable for younger children due to small parts that may pose a choking hazard.
- Adult supervision is required at all times during activities.
4. Care & Reuse
Many of the resources included have been designed for repeated use.
- Activity cards are professionally laminated for durability.
- Wooden peg dolls and learning resources can be enjoyed again and again.
- If you require replacement copies of printable resources, a digital PDF version can be supplied upon request.
Little Big School Bookish Play Packs are independently created educational play experiences inspired by children's books. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in partnership with the authors, illustrators or publishers of the books.
Little Big School Bookish Play Packs are intended for educational and recreational use. Adult supervision is required. Little Big School is not responsible for misuse or accidents during play.
Please note: Some items shown in images are used for styling and play inspiration. Your Bookish Play Pack includes all materials listed in the description.
We absolutely adored the Bookish Play Pack!!
I�m a mum to 3 small children, ages 5, 3 & 9 months. It�s an understatement to say that I have my hands full, and the mental load of having 3 children at 3 very different stages developmentally with very different needs is full on. Feeling like I absolutely cannot fit another thought in my brain, The Bookish Play Pack has been a life saver keeping my older 2 entertained at home without resorting to screen time.
The Bookish Play Packs are so thoughtfully curated, there is something for everyone to love. Not to mention the wooden character figurines that my children absolutely adore, they come everywhere with us!
I 100% recommend the Bookish Play Packs to any mum seeking ways to keep your children entertained and engaged, as well as fostering their literacy and numeracy skills from an early age.
Thank you so much Kate! I'm so pleased your little ones loved their experience with the Bookish Play pack - absolute music to our ears after pouring so much love and care into designing these packs and story-inspired play experiences.
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We absolutely adored the Bookish Play Pack!!
I�m a mum to 3 small children, ages 5, 3 & 9 months. It�s an understatement to say that I have my hands full, and the mental load of having 3 children at 3 very different stages developmentally with very different needs is full on. Feeling like I absolutely cannot fit another thought in my brain, The Bookish Play Pack has been a life saver keeping my older 2 entertained at home without resorting to screen time.
The Bookish Play Packs are so thoughtfully curated, there is something for everyone to love. Not to mention the wooden character figurines that my children absolutely adore, they come everywhere with us!
I 100% recommend the Bookish Play Packs to any mum seeking ways to keep your children entertained and engaged, as well as fostering their literacy and numeracy skills from an early age.
Thank you so much Kate! I'm so pleased your little ones loved their experience with the Bookish Play pack - absolute music to our ears after pouring so much love and care into designing these packs and story-inspired play experiences.
