By: Daniel Manus Pinkwater, Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)

Hardcover

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Could the bear have a secret friend? Who is leaving him surprises? The ever-lovable Daniel Pinkwater spins a funny and sweetly offbeat story.

One morning, the bear finds something just outside his cave. It is orange and long and pointy and has bushy green leaves at one end. And it's sweet and crunchy! Where did it come from? Did someone leave it for him? Then, the next morning, there are two more of the sweet crunchy things! The bear knows that someone nice is leaving him these treats. If only he could discover who it is! Should he leave something tasty in return? A charming little mystery about unexpected kindnesses - and finding that extra-special someone.

• A fresh, young picture book by a well-known and well-loved children's-book-world personality.
• A sweet and funny story about a bear who, though he may not be very bright, is irresistibly endearing.
• Adorable illustrations reminiscent of that favourite bear in everyone's life...

About the Author

Daniel Pinkwater is the author of many books for children. In real life, not all his friends are human beings. He knows that friendship can be sweet and crunchy, even when the friend is quite different from oneself. Daniel Pinkwater lives in the USA, in New York State.

About the Illustrator

Will Hillenbrand has written and illustrated dozens of books, including Don't Slam the Door! by Dori Chaconas and This Little Piggy by Jane Yolen. He lives in the USA, in Ohio.

The simple story's design is nicely romanticized, with full-bleed, lightly sketched forest backgrounds spread out over long pages, with the placid action depicted in mixed-media browns and greens with gentle highlights. The book's Pooh-like charm protects it from preciousness and makes for a tender tale about the satisfaction to be found in a fond, contented relationship.
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ISBN: 9780763645694
ISBN-10: 0763645699
Audience: Children
For Ages: 2 - 5 years old
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 40
Published: 14th August 2012
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 26.7  x 1.3
Weight (kg): 0.454