Designed in graphic novel format, the familiar story of a misplaced toy seeking its home gains a fresh feel from clever dialogue and striking illustrations. When Red Ted is left behind on a train, he meets a long-lost stuffed dinosaur, and the two toys develop an escape plan from the station’s cavernous lost-and-found room. Wandering through the city streets, they encounter a white cat who offers to help Ted find his home, secretly motivated by the strong smell of cheese that lingers on the toy bear’s fur (his owner is a cheese lover). The trio perseveres through a sudden downpour and a hostile encounter with a dog. The cat’s olfactory powers lead them to Ted’s house, where his delighted young owner offers the newcomers a home as well. Repetition and humor culminate in a highly satisfying resolution, and the mixed media illustrations provide visual focus on the colorful traveling trio and their owner set against sepia-toned backgrounds. (Ages 3–8)

With bravery, teamwork, and lots of common sense, a forgotten bear finds his way home in this warm, wise, and very funny graphic storybook.

One day, a little bear named Red Ted is accidentally left on the seat of a train. When he winds up on a high shelf in the place for lost things, he doesn't despair - he puts his mind to work! With the help of new friends and the use of all their senses (including a certain fondness for cheese), Ted and pals are determined to find their way back to the little girl who loves and misses him. Author Michael Rosen and illustrator Joel Stewart offer a sweet graphic storybook about pluck, persistence, and the pure comfort of home.