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Bear Has a Story to Tell

Phillip C Stead author Erin E Stead illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:6th Sep '12

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A charming tale of friendship and patience from the Caldecott Medal winning duo Philip and Erin Stead.

It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. But first, Bear had a story to tell . . . And so Bear sets out to tell his friends, but with winter fast approaching they are all far too busy to listen. By the time Bear is through helping his friends get ready for winter, will anyone still be awake to hear his story?It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. But first, Bear had a story to tell . . . And so Bear sets out to tell his friends, but with winter fast approaching they are all far too busy to listen. By the time Bear is through helping his friends get ready for winter, will anyone still be awake to hear his story?

"Delightful . . . Wonderfully illustrated with spare drawings in earthy watercolor." * New York Times *
"Gorgeous illustrations and a charming story make this a lovely book to share." -- Clare Poole * Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller *
"The illustrations are steeped in weariness and utterly charming, and the narrative is beautifully written." -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller *
"Stead's compositions exude an ineffable, less-is-more charm," * Kirkus Starred Review, Best Books for 2012 *
"Touching and sensitive . . . A beautiful, calming bedtime read." * Carousel *

ISBN: 9781849395182

Dimensions: 242mm x 262mm x 4mm

Weight: 189g

32 pages