The Bear and the Star: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids
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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.
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 09/24/2019
Pages: 40
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 10.30h x 11.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780062660374
Age: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 10/07/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 60
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2019 pg. 34
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Andersen, Bethanne: -
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.
Schaefer, Lola M.: -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.