Cedric the bear arrives in Amsterdam to visit his dear friend, Thomas, a former guide dog. Thomas has just had eye surgery and Cedric, who is very kind, is keen to offer his support. He has been looking forward to a nice holiday in Amsterdam, staying with Thomas on his charming houseboat; little does Cedric know what surprises lie in store for him when they visit the wonderful Rijksmuseum. Cedric loves the stunning paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, and the beautiful Delft ceramics, but most of all, he is fascinated by the wonderful dolls’ houses, unaware of the secrets they contain. Thomas, however, knows all about the magical dolls’ houses.

In this latest story, you can meet some amazing new characters, including some wonderful owls native to the Netherlands. Cedric’s relaxing holiday is about to turn into a very big adventure!

Cedric in Amsterdam is yet another exciting episode in the life of Cedric the Bear. It’s written by Lucia Wilson (www.luciawilson.co.uk), and illustrated by Anne Bowes (www.annebowesillustration.com). The character of Cedric the Bear is based on the the original physical bear which is the prize-winning creation of designer and maker, Katie Eggington. You can discover more about Katie’s work at her site, http://www.creative-threads.co.uk.

Cedric in Amsterdam is now available in paperback on Amazon worldwide and on other online stores.