Author: Mick Jackson
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571306608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
'There is no category of bear whose story makes for more depressing reading, and whose miserable existence heaps more shame on humanity than that which follows...'Taking in these bears in chains, the circus bears of Bristol, the Victorian sewer bears and the spirit bears of the early years, among others, Mick Jackson's strange beast of a book explores some little known chapters in England's past. Mixing folk tale with fantasy, and history with myth, the narrative that unfolds is dark, playful and filled with magical moments, as it marches ever forward towards a strange convergence.
Bears of England
Author: Mick Jackson
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571306608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
'There is no category of bear whose story makes for more depressing reading, and whose miserable existence heaps more shame on humanity than that which follows...'Taking in these bears in chains, the circus bears of Bristol, the Victorian sewer bears and the spirit bears of the early years, among others, Mick Jackson's strange beast of a book explores some little known chapters in England's past. Mixing folk tale with fantasy, and history with myth, the narrative that unfolds is dark, playful and filled with magical moments, as it marches ever forward towards a strange convergence.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571306608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
'There is no category of bear whose story makes for more depressing reading, and whose miserable existence heaps more shame on humanity than that which follows...'Taking in these bears in chains, the circus bears of Bristol, the Victorian sewer bears and the spirit bears of the early years, among others, Mick Jackson's strange beast of a book explores some little known chapters in England's past. Mixing folk tale with fantasy, and history with myth, the narrative that unfolds is dark, playful and filled with magical moments, as it marches ever forward towards a strange convergence.
Journey of the Pale Bear
Author: Susan Fletcher
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 1534420789
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
“A lovely little miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning author of The One and Only Ivan “[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets “A breathtaking adventure.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor–winning author of Hattie Big Sky A runaway boy befriends a polar bear that’s being transported from Norway to London in this “stupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventure” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). The polar bear is a royal bear, a gift from the King of Norway to the King of England. The first time Arthur encounters the bear, she terrifies him. Yet, strangely, she doesn’t harm him—though she has attacked anyone else who comes near. So Arthur finds himself taking care of a polar bear on a ship to England. Tasked with feeding and cleaning up after the bear, Arthur’s fears slowly lessen as he begins to feel a connection to this bear, who like him, has been cut off from her family. But the journey holds many dangers, and Arthur knows his own freedom—perhaps even his life—depends on keeping the bear from harm. When pirates attack, Arthur must make a choice—does he do everything he can to save himself, or does he help the bear to find freedom? Based on the real story of a polar bear that lived in the Tower of London, this timeless adventure story thoughtfully looks at the themes of freedom, captivity, and the bond between a boy and a bear.
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 1534420789
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
“A lovely little miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning author of The One and Only Ivan “[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets “A breathtaking adventure.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor–winning author of Hattie Big Sky A runaway boy befriends a polar bear that’s being transported from Norway to London in this “stupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventure” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). The polar bear is a royal bear, a gift from the King of Norway to the King of England. The first time Arthur encounters the bear, she terrifies him. Yet, strangely, she doesn’t harm him—though she has attacked anyone else who comes near. So Arthur finds himself taking care of a polar bear on a ship to England. Tasked with feeding and cleaning up after the bear, Arthur’s fears slowly lessen as he begins to feel a connection to this bear, who like him, has been cut off from her family. But the journey holds many dangers, and Arthur knows his own freedom—perhaps even his life—depends on keeping the bear from harm. When pirates attack, Arthur must make a choice—does he do everything he can to save himself, or does he help the bear to find freedom? Based on the real story of a polar bear that lived in the Tower of London, this timeless adventure story thoughtfully looks at the themes of freedom, captivity, and the bond between a boy and a bear.
Bears of England
Author: Mick Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Featuring bears in chains, the circus bears of Bristol, the Victorian sewer bears and the spirit-bears of yore, Mick Jackson's strange bear bestiary explores some little-known chapters in England's past.--Publisher's description.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Featuring bears in chains, the circus bears of Bristol, the Victorian sewer bears and the spirit-bears of yore, Mick Jackson's strange bear bestiary explores some little-known chapters in England's past.--Publisher's description.
Bear's Busy Family
Author: Stella Blackstone
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859497
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Meet the rest of Bear's family and learn about all of their busy activities. Smell, touch, taste and sound are all familiarized in this rhyming text, and there is a full spread family tree at the end.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859497
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Meet the rest of Bear's family and learn about all of their busy activities. Smell, touch, taste and sound are all familiarized in this rhyming text, and there is a full spread family tree at the end.
Observations on the Distribution of the Extinct Bears of Britain, with especial reference to a supposed new species of fossil bear from Ireland, etc. [An offprint. With a plate.]
Author: Henry DENNY
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
No Bears
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763658901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A playful story that incorporates classic fairy tale themes introduces young Ella, who insists that stories require magical fairies, beautiful princesses and even the occasional monster, but absolutely no bears.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763658901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A playful story that incorporates classic fairy tale themes introduces young Ella, who insists that stories require magical fairies, beautiful princesses and even the occasional monster, but absolutely no bears.
Bear in Sunshine
Author: Stella Blackstone
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781841487007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The bear explores a wide range of seasonal activities, introducing toddlers and preschoolers to various types of weather--rain, wind, ice, and snow. Illustrations.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781841487007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The bear explores a wide range of seasonal activities, introducing toddlers and preschoolers to various types of weather--rain, wind, ice, and snow. Illustrations.
Finding Winnie
Author: Lindsay Mattick
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316388025
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war. Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey--from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England... And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316388025
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war. Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey--from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England... And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl!
The Best Kind of Bear
Author: Greg Gormley
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153620823X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"This heartwarming tale can be enjoyed as a simple story or used to talk about identity, relationships, and belonging. Thoughtfully layered and simply sweet." —Kirkus Reviews When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn't entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to find out. But none of the different bears he meets on his travels are like him. Grizzly bears don’t have stitching; polar bears don’t have tags attached to their bottoms; spectacled bears are not as soft and bouncy as Bear is; and sun bears never wear bow ties. Disheartened, he returns to Nelly . . . only to discover what kind of bear he is — her own special bear!
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153620823X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"This heartwarming tale can be enjoyed as a simple story or used to talk about identity, relationships, and belonging. Thoughtfully layered and simply sweet." —Kirkus Reviews When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn't entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to find out. But none of the different bears he meets on his travels are like him. Grizzly bears don’t have stitching; polar bears don’t have tags attached to their bottoms; spectacled bears are not as soft and bouncy as Bear is; and sun bears never wear bow ties. Disheartened, he returns to Nelly . . . only to discover what kind of bear he is — her own special bear!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Walker Books Limited
ISBN: 9781406323924
Category : Bear hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
We're going on a bear hunt. Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm - will we find a bear today?
Publisher: Walker Books Limited
ISBN: 9781406323924
Category : Bear hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
We're going on a bear hunt. Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm - will we find a bear today?