The Bear and the Star :A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids
The Bear and the Star :A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids
hardback
Published:
24 September, 2019
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Description
In this universal celebration of community and love, Bear gathers his friends from near and far to mark the changing of the season.
Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen explores themes of empathy, hope, and peace in this breathtaking picture book that will bring joy to the holidays as well as year round storytimes.
On a cold winter morning, Bear welcomes a new star to the sky and searches for the perfect tree—a majestic evergreen—under which to host a celebration for everyone to enjoy. Almost as if by magic, guests start to arrive. They are feathered, furry, scaled—on the wing, on four paws, on two feet. They are young and old. They bring gifts. They bring love. They bring hope for peace.
The Bear and the Star is a stunning picture book from acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen. With a focus on understanding, empathy, community, and hope, it’s the ideal choice for family sharing during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Prizes
Winner of Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year (United States).
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780062660374 |
| ISBN10 | 0062660373 |
| Number Of Pages | 40 |
| Item Weight | 458 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
“Andersen’s lush oil paintings grace every page with wintery, swirling landscapes and Bear’s spiky fur . . . A gently meaningful seasonal read.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A quiet and . . . peaceful text delivers a message of unity and reverence for our world.” — Horn Book Magazine “Andersen’s artwork . . . echoes the story’s feel of broad reverence through sweeping, snowy landscapes and an apt use of perspective." — Publishers Weekly “A lyrical testament to peace . . . Serene yet enigmatic.” — Kirkus Reviews
Author's Bio
Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Schaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia. Bethanne Andersen is the illustrator of Bluebird Summer by Deborah Hopkinson and Seven Brave Women, winner of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book, written by Betsy Hearne. She lives in Boise, Idaho.