Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead

Please tick 'yes' for gift wrapping before adding it to your cart if you would like complimentary gift wrapping. To hear Philip and Erin talk about picture books, listen to their interview on National Public Radio. But first, Bear had a story to tell.Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and. To learn about Philip’s process when making a book, read his interview on Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. ★ ”Waste no time in adding this gem to the storytime shelf.” -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Philip lives with Erin and their dog, Wednesday, in a 100-year-old barn in Ann Arbor, Michigan. An endearing new folktale from the Caldecott-winning duo.” -Booklist, Starred Review This meets all the expectations one has of this duo.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review Onomatopoeia, descriptive phrases, and repetition make this a very endearing reading experience for all.

A gentle array of soft colours and sweet animal faces quickly engages readers. ★ “The Steads have created an environment as whimsical and kind as the one that nurtured Amos McGee. Themes: Animals and Pets Friendship Seasons and Nature : In this endearing tale of friendship, animals are helped by Bear to get ready for winter. the sun is late to rise.Īfter consulting the barn owl (who always knows what to do), they take Rooster and set off on an epic journey further than they’ve ever gone before through the acre of tall corn, past the sleeping giant, all the way to the edge of the world.Ī Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Reviews Stead’s books will instantly love this quirky barnyard trio’s magical quest to bring the sunrise in the style of their previous animal books A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Bear Has a Story to Tell.Īs this trio rests in their comfortable barn, a realization slowly dawns on them. On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise.įans of Erin and Philip C.

Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead