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Bear Child
Hardback
September 2018
9781782504764
More details
- Publisher
Floris Books - Published
3rd September 2018 - ISBN 9781782504764
- Language English
- Pages 32 pp.
- Size 8.2" x 9.3"
$17.95
At bedtime Ursula asks Daddy to tell her the tale of the bear folk—special beings who can choose to be either a bear or a person, depending on whether they want to catch a fish or read a book.
“Tell me about the bear folk, Daddy,” said Ursula.
“Alright,” said Daddy, gathering her up in his lap.
“It’s well known that all bears alive today are descended from the very first bears that Numitorum, the Great Bear of the Northern Sky, sent down to Earth long ago, on threads woven from sunrays and moonbeams.”...
Bear folk live extraordinary lives; they are strong and clever, kind and loving, adventurous and creative. They love to travel far and wide and eat apple pie. They live among us, even if we don't realize it. Perhaps one day we'll meet one. Perhaps we already have...
Bear Child is an inspirational story of parental love, belief, and embracing individuality. This beautiful picture book weaves Geoff Mead's charming words together with Sanne Dufft’s ethereal illustrations to create a truly timeless folktale.
(Ages 4–7 years)
“Every page turn brings text with a deft balance of exciting, often funny ideas and lulling rhythms... A sweet bedtime book.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Bear Child is an inspirational picture book story of parental love, belief and embracing individuality. Beautifully illustrated with the artwork of Sanne Dufft, children's author Geoff Mead deftly weaves what will prove to be a truly timeless folktale for children ages 3 to 7—making it especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.” —Midwest Book Review
“Soft pencil and warm watercolor illustrations show the loving relationship between Ursula and her Daddy-bear (I love Daddy's shaggy-bear beard!) and the wonderful worlds of the bear folk, in our own homes and gardens, in nature and all the way to the stars. A story to encourage children and parents alike to embrace their inner wild bears, and a warm expression of how stories can vitalize life, and help us to face death.” —Armadillo
“Bear Child is a timeless folktale of parental love, belief and embracing individuality. Geoff Mead combines charming words with powerful storytelling to create a magical tale that feels remarkably close to reality. Sanne Dufft's ethereal illustrations bring the bear folk to life.” —Kindling
Geoff Mead
Geoff Mead is a storyteller and author. He tells traditional stories, runs story-based workshops and teaches storytelling at venues in the UK and all over the world.
