{"product_id":"9780062880512","title":"Bear Is a Bear","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBear Is a Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jonathan Stutzman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous, classic gift book about the enduring love between a little girl and her childhood friend, Bear, from popular author Jonathan Stutzman and Caldecott Medal–winning and #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling illustrator Dan Santat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBear is . . . a new friend, a fellow mischief-maker, a protector, and a dreamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough all the many ups and downs of a little girl’s childhood, Bear is there to provide love and support. Until it is time to say goodbye . . . and hello again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBear Is a Bear\u003c\/em\u003e is a tender and surprising tribute to the beloved companions of our childhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sumptuously illustrated, oversized picture book is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and the holidays. Parents who grew up on classic stories like \u003cem\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCorduroy \u003c\/em\u003ewill love this new spin on a teddy bear seemingly come to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnuggle up for story time with your new favorite read-aloud, \u003cem\u003eBear Is a Bear\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“A special story about a beautiful friendship between a girl and her teddy bear…. Caldecott winner Santat’s digitally rendered illustrations in watercolor pencil explode with character and warmth.... Enthusiastic children will want to share stories about their own favorite cuddles with this sure winner.”\u003cbr\u003e“This has the vintage sweetness of \u003cem\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit \u003c\/em\u003eand the contemporary heart of \u003cem\u003eToy Story,\u003c\/em\u003e and it would make a gentle read in a teddy bear storytime or as a gift—accompanied, of course, by a stuffie for the recipient. ”\u003cbr\u003e“In this ode to the timelessness of cherished playthings, a toy bear accompanies a child through myriad experiences…. Will have adults and young readers alike reflecting on the indispensable natures of their own favorite stuffies.”\u003cbr\u003e“Stutzman’s declarative sentences are packed with meaning, which Santat explores through the loving relationship between the characters in his expressive watercolor, pencil, and Photoshop illustrations. The spare text allows for visual creativity… [which] makes the impact of the final surprise reveal all the sweeter, and upon rereading reinforces an appreciation for the larger-than-life presence favorite toys can have in our lives.”\u003cbr\u003e“There’s real poetry in the declamatory, rhythmic text and a lovely, everyday magic in Bear and the child’s easygoing, unconditional connection.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for THE NIGHT IS FOR DARKNESS: \u003c\/strong\u003e“A beautiful bedtime story with a lilting text to lull little ones to sleep.”\u003cbr\u003e“Lovely lilting language [and] soothing reassurances render the night magical and moving home an adventure in this sweetheart of a bedtime tale.”\u003cbr\u003e“Stutzman’s rhyming tribute to the magic of nighttime… feel[s] like a lullaby, delivering a hypnotic effect that will engage young readers while lulling them to sleep.”\u003cbr\u003e“This offering is couched in reassurance and comfort.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062880512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Balzer + Bray","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41133238485198,"sku":"9780062880512","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062880512_7a2e9cbb-027a-4018-b1f1-c324c62cf18f.jpg?v=1652106676","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062880512","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}