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Never Pat a Bear

A Book About Signs
By Mabel Watts and Art Seiden
Series: Little Golden Book
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Never Pat a Bear by Mabel Watts and Art Seiden is a delightful children's book that offers playful rhymes and charming illustrations to teach young readers the dos and don’ts of interacting with animals. Through engaging verse, the book imparts important safety tips while maintaining a fun and light-hearted approach.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you appreciate whimsical lessons and charming illustrations that gently teach children about staying safe while exploring the world around them. This endearing book presents a playful yet educational approach, perfect for young readers who love animals and adventures.

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"First published in 1971, this ... Little Golden Book is full of signs--ones that tell us what's going to happen, what to look for, where to go, and how to get there. This timeless classic features ... retro art of racially diverse children by illustrator Art Seiden. Will young boys and girls--and their parents--enjoy this book? All signs point to yes!"--Publisher marketing.

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Never Pat a Bear, a classic Little Golden Book from 1971 about the importance of paying attention to signs, is back in print!

Signs! Signs! Everywhere are signs! First published in 1971, this terrific Little Golden Book is full of signs—ones that tell us what's going to happen, what to look for, where to go, and how to get there.

This timeless classic features wonderful retro art of racially diverse children by illustrator Art Seiden. Will young boys and girls—and their parents—enjoy this book? All signs point to yes!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593306574

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Art Seiden Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mabel Watts Penguin Books Series: Little Golden Book

About the Author

MABEL WATTS was born in London, England in 1906. Because her father was in the British Army, her family moved around England and Canada many times, until she married, moved to California, and became an American citizen. She began writing children's books in 1950. ART SEIDEN was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1923. He received a BA at Queens College and studied for eight years at the Art Students League. Seiden illustrated over 300 books and was both author and artist of at least 22 children's books for virtually every major publisher in America. He is also the illustrator of The Train to Timbuctoo, a Little Golden Book by Margaret Wise Brown

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