Scallywag lands ‘modern cautionary tale’ from Willis and Fitzgerald  

Scallywag has landed the Bear With Nothing, a “life affirming” picture book from Jeanne Willis and illustrator Brian Fitzgerald.  

Publisher Sarah Pakenham acquired world rights in all languages for the text from Felicity Bryan Agency and acquired the illustrations directly. The picture book is scheduled for publication in spring 2023.

The synopsis reads: “Albie is a bear who doesn’t feel quite right in any outfit, and shops and shops until there are clothes lying all over the room. On Monday Albie is dressed as a baby, on Tuesday as a prince, on Wednesday a fairy queen, on Thursday a cowboy… and with each new persona must be ordered all the accessories: a crown, fairy wings, a lasso and spurs…  

“But after some unfortunate dress choices, Albie eventually realises that the most comfortable outfit is the most natural one - his birthday suit – and he can now donate his over-large wardrobe to friends who have less.”