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Something About A Bear
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Ideal for children and adults who appreciate nature and animals, particularly bear enthusiasts. Suitable for readers looking for a visually rich educational book or a special gift celebrating wildlife and childhood affection.
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A beautiful large-format gift edition of Jackie Morris’s stunning and evocative celebration of bears.
Let me tell you something, something about a bear...
Here are eight majestic wild bears, brought to life in breathtaking watercolour paintings. Brown Bear, Black Bear, Polar Bear, Sloth Bear, Spectacled Bear, Sun Bear, Moon Bear. All are gloriously depicted, with lyrical descriptions of their lives in the wild.
But of all the bears in the wild, wide world, which is the best bear of all? Your teddy bear, of course!
Kate Greenaway medallist Jackie Morris, acclaimed illustrator of the international bestseller, The Lost Words, has created this spectacular gallery of bears to instil a love of wild places and a respect for all creatures.
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Critics praise the book as a masterpiece with exquisite illustrations that capture the essence of each bear species. It is described as a truly beautiful gift and an engaging, high-quality picture book suitable for all ages. Reviewers highlight Jackie Morris's unique artistic talent and the book’s ability to inspire a love of wild places and respect for creatures.
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ISBN: 9781913074289
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Otter-Barry Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 270.0mm
Height: 365.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Jackie Morris is a best-selling author and illustrator, photographer and painter. She lives in a small house beside the sea in Wales. Her many books include Tell me a Dragon, The Snow Leopard, The Seal Children and How the Whale Became, written by Ted Hughes. She has a lively presence on social media and progress of her work can be followed on her blog, www.jackiemorris.co.uk. Jackie won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2019 for The Lost Words (with Robert Macfarlane). Her most recent book for the Otter-Barry list is Mrs Noah's Song (2022), illustrated by James Mayhew.
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