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Something About A Bear

By Jackie Morris
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Something About A Bear is a beautiful large-format gift edition by Jackie Morris, featuring eight majestic wild bears in stunning watercolour paintings. From Brown Bear to Moon Bear, each species is vividly brought to life with poetic descriptions of their natural habitats. The book culminates in a special nod to the loved teddy bear, making it both an ode to wild bears and a celebration of childhood comfort.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children and adults who appreciate nature and animals, particularly bear enthusiasts. Suitable for readers looking for a visually rich educational book or a special gift celebrating wildlife and childhood affection.

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A beautiful large-format gift edition of Jackie Morris's stunning and evocative celebration of bears

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A beautiful large-format gift edition of Jackie Morris’s stunning and evocative celebration of bears.

Let me tell you something, something about a bear...

Here are eight majestic wild bears, brought to life in breathtaking watercolour paintings. Brown Bear, Black Bear, Polar Bear, Sloth Bear, Spectacled Bear, Sun Bear, Moon Bear. All are gloriously depicted, with lyrical descriptions of their lives in the wild.

But of all the bears in the wild, wide world, which is the best bear of all? Your teddy bear, of course!

Kate Greenaway medallist Jackie Morris, acclaimed illustrator of the international bestseller, The Lost Words, has created this spectacular gallery of bears to instil a love of wild places and a respect for all creatures.

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Critics praise the book as a masterpiece with exquisite illustrations that capture the essence of each bear species. It is described as a truly beautiful gift and an engaging, high-quality picture book suitable for all ages. Reviewers highlight Jackie Morris's unique artistic talent and the book’s ability to inspire a love of wild places and respect for creatures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074289

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 365.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie Morris

About the Author

Jackie Morris is a best-selling author and illustrator, photographer and painter. She lives in a small house beside the sea in Wales. Her many books include Tell me a Dragon, The Snow Leopard, The Seal Children and How the Whale Became, written by Ted Hughes. She has a lively presence on social media and progress of her work can be followed on her blog, www.jackiemorris.co.uk. Jackie won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2019 for The Lost Words (with Robert Macfarlane). Her most recent book for the Otter-Barry list is Mrs Noah's Song (2022), illustrated by James Mayhew.

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