One bright morning, on a walk in the woods, Little Bear is filled with wonder...and questions!
Why does the sun come and light up the day?
Why does the wind rush around in the air?
Why does the stream seem to gurgle and babble?
Luckily, Big Bear has all the answers!
A beautifully written portrayal of the tender moments shared between a daddy bear and his cub, from award-winning poet Tony Mitton and illustrated in atmospheric detail by the incredibly talented Paul Howard.
Highly-respected poet Tony Mitton has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) and Jolly Olly Octopus amongst many others. In 2014 Tony won the prestigious CLPE Poetry Award for his retelling of Wayland. Tony spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. Tony lives in Cambridge.
Paul Howard's illustrations have won acclaim from both the publishing industry and children worldwide. He has won numerous awards, including The Best Book to Read Aloud Blue Peter Award for 'The Bravest Ever Bear' (with Allan Ahlberg) and The Primary English Award for 'A Year in the City' (with Kathy Henderson). He is also illustrator of Jill Tomlinson's much-loved 'The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark,'
Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on April Fool's day, Paul always enjoyed drawing and reading. After graduating with a Graphic Design Degree, Paul worked at the Natural History Museum before becoming an illustrator. He has since worked with authors such as Michael Rosen, Jeanne Willis, Trish Cooke, Cornelia Funke, and Geraldine McCaughrean.
Paul now lives in Belfast with his wife and three children.
Title: A Very Curious Bear
Author: Mitton, Tony
ISBN: 9781846162466
Binding:
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Publication Date: 2009-08-06
Number of Pages: 32
Weight: 0.2223 kg
A page-turner and a delight * School Librarian *
A charming tale * Junior *
A lyrical text with wonderfully warm illustrations * Family Interest Magazine *
This very clever book is likely to appeal to young children * The Bookbag *
Gives satisfying answers as to why the wind rushes and the moon shines ... Great for sharing * The Bookseller *
'mesmerised children from the start as they sat captivated the whole way through the story' * Nursery Education Plus *
Find some novel rhyming answers here amidst delightful animal pictures. * Northern Echo *
Because the poems and drawings are so fine, this story is a page-turner and a delight. * School Librarian *
Rhyming couplets tell the story beautifully. * School Librarian *
