Bear's first Christmas

When a young bear is awakened from his winter nap by a mysterious sound, he makes new friends and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Main Author:	Kinerk, Robert.
Other Authors:	LaMarche, Jim (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2007.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Christmas > Juvenile fiction. Bears > Juvenile fiction. Forest animals > Juvenile fiction.

Summary:	When a young bear is awakened from his winter nap by a mysterious sound, he makes new friends and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Item Description:	"A Paula Wiseman book."
Physical Description:	1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
ISBN:	068986972X 9780689869723
Author Notes:	Robert Kinerk is the author of Clorinda, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, which was an IRA Children's Book Award Notable Book, and about which Booklist said in a starred review, "Much applause for Clorinda." Mr. Kinerk grew up in Alaska and has worked as a journalist and playwright. He now lives with his wife, Anne, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jim LaMarche is one of the most talented artists working in children's books today. His many successful books include Rainbabies by Laura Kraus Melmed and Albert by Donna Jo Napoli, which was selected as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; and Up and Raft , which he also wrote. Most recently he illustrated The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel and Puma Dreams by Tony Johnston. Jim lives in Santa Cruz, California.