"Dougal was a shy little bear with a heart of gold. He never got to play with the other toys in the house because they were all new and clean and perfect and he was not. He often wished he could be new like them... Then, one rainy afternoon, Dougal is left outside and ends up in the garbage bin. How much can a teddy bear? But even though he's down, Dougal is not out. He finds a new life and learns that sometimes bad lack can be your best friend." - Back cover
Analysis
Picture books
Notes
Previously published: 2004
Cast
Read by Stig Wemyss
Audience
For preschool and early primary age children
Notes
Children's Book Council of Australia short-listed book