Old Bear

"A celebration of simple, pure joy"* from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes. New York Times bestseller! Old Bear lumbers to his cave to hibernate till spring. In his dreams, he is a cub again, exploring the seasons--summer, fall, winter, and spring. When he finally awakes, Old Bear is so happy to find the outside world waiting for him, just as beautiful as in his dreams. "As in so many of Henkes''s books, nothing is superfluous. Every word, line, color choice, and composition feels essential and fits beautifully into a common theme." ( Booklist * starred review) "Henkes has created a thoroughly delightful character filled with curiosity and sweetness and placed him in a simple tale that unfolds with a natural, rhythmical pace. Old Bear will enrapture young listeners for years to come." ( School Library Journal starred review) "Lyrically describing the young-at-heart, Henkes plays an artist''s game of hot and cold watercolor hues." ( Publishers Weekly starred review)

About the author

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Henkes, Henkes Kevin
• Assisted by: Kevin Henkes (Illustration), Henkes Kevin (Illustration)
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 0 to 2
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.10.2011
• EAN: 9780062089632
• ISBN: 978-0-06-208963-2
• No. of pages: 28
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 154 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Bears, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Colors, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Environment, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Seasons, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Mammals, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Weather