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Instead of physically setting out for one place or another, Kuma-Kuma travels freely all over the world—inside his head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, Kuma-Kuma Chan charms as he exemplifies the joy of a simple, peaceful life. 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With sparse text and a deceptively simple, beautiful design, author\/illustrator Kazue Takahashi brings to life the world of \u003cem\u003eKuma-Kuma Chan, the Little Bear\u003c\/em\u003e, which loosely translates from the Japanese as \"cute little bear.\" Making its first appearance in English, this charming book for preschoolers and readers of all ages poses the question, \"How might my friend, a solitary bear, choose to spend his days?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, almost dreamlike illustrations are accompanied by single sentences, making it easy for emerging readers to follow along. Daily chores and seasonal activities become infused with special meaning when they are performed by this adorable creature. \u003cem\u003eKuma-Kuma Chan\u003c\/em\u003e goes about his days in contented solitude, engaged in activities such as eating breakfast, gazing at clouds, listening to the rain, writing letters, and wondering where to go with his new bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt night he watches the sky darken and brushes his teeth before bed. He gardens in the spring, trims his hair in summer, composes a love song in the fall, and seeks a warm, sunny spot on the floor in the winter. 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