Baxter Is Missing! - A perfect bedtime story for your little ones.

What happens when a little bear finds himself all alone?

A children's story book for ages 4+

Discover the Heartwarming Adventure of Baxter Is Missing! – A Children’s Book Parents and Kids Will Treasure

In the little town of Wicklebury (Basingstoke), young Paul and his teddy bear, Baxter, are the best of friends. They go everywhere together: to the park, to the bakery, even to bed at night. But one day, after a ride on the big red bus, Paul makes a heartbreaking discovery. Baxter has been left behind.

Inspired by a true story and set against the backdrop of 1980s England, "Baxter Is Missing" tells the tender journey of a boy searching for his teddy and the teddy who never stops hoping to be found. As Baxter tumbles through the streets, the market, and even onto a theatre stage, kindness from strangers helps guide him back home.

✨ Perfect for ages 4+
• A gentle story filled with warmth, hope, and reunion
• Ideal for bedtime or classroom story time
• Beautiful, nostalgic illustrations capture the charm of the 1980s
• A comforting read for any child who has ever lost something special

📖 A lovely choice for families who enjoy books like The Velveteen Rabbit, Knuffle Bunny,

and Lost and Found.

💛 Order "Baxter Is Missing" today and share this touching true story of love, adventure, and the joy of being reunited. A story to treasure on every child’s bookshelf.

Perfect for boys and girls ages 4+ as a read-along book or for stronger independent readers.

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Scenes From The Book

Baxter on the Bus

Baxter lost on the bus looking out into the park

Will Baxter find Paul?

Baxter at the Market

Tangled in the fresh flowers

Baxter at the Park

Helped by a friendly squirrel

About The Author

Paul Mannion grew up in the bustling town of Basingstoke (Wicklebury), England during the 1980s and ’90s, always clutching his beloved teddy, Mr. Ted (Baxter), by his side. One fateful morning on a crowded bus into the town centre, Paul’s Mum realised he’d been left behind.

Now it’s 2025, and Paul is 43. He works as Software Engineer in Dublin and lives with his wife, their dog Dionne who they adopted from a rescue centre.

Mr. Ted still by his side for every twist and turn life has to offer.