{"product_id":"old-bear-isbn-9780062089632","title":"Old Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A celebration of simple, pure joy\"* from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes. \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Bear lumbers to his cave to hibernate till spring. In his dreams, he is a cub again, exploring the seasons—summer, fall, winter, and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he finally awakes, Old Bear is so happy to find the outside world waiting for him, just as beautiful as in his dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As in so many of Henkes’s books, nothing is superfluous. Every word, line, color choice, and composition feels essential and fits beautifully into a common theme.” (\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e* starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Henkes has created a thoroughly delightful character filled with curiosity and sweetness and placed him in a simple tale that unfolds with a natural, rhythmical pace. \u003cem\u003eOld Bear\u003c\/em\u003e will enrapture young listeners for years to come.” (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lyrically describing the young-at-heart, Henkes plays an artist’s game of hot and cold watercolor hues.” (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eCome explore the four seasons with Old Bear\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Classically and timelessly simple…another winner for very young children.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Old Bear will enrapture young listeners for years to come.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kindergartens and preschool classes studying the seasons will no doubt embrace this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Elemental words and graceful pacing make this a perfect read-aloud for preschoolers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It must be said, Kevin Henkes is a genius.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887842029797,"sku":"NP9780062089632","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062089632.jpg?v=1730227574","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/old-bear-isbn-9780062089632","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}