Old Bear

"A celebration of simple, pure joy"* from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes. New York Times bestseller!

Old Bear lumbers to his cave to hibernate till spring. In his dreams, he is a cub again, exploring the seasons--summer, fall, winter, and spring.

When he finally awakes, Old Bear is so happy to find the outside world waiting for him, just as beautiful as in his dreams.

"As in so many of Henkes's books, nothing is superfluous. Every word, line, color choice, and composition feels essential and fits beautifully into a common theme." (Booklist* starred review)

"Henkes has created a thoroughly delightful character filled with curiosity and sweetness and placed him in a simple tale that unfolds with a natural, rhythmical pace. Old Bear will enrapture young listeners for years to come." (School Library Journal starred review)

"Lyrically describing the young-at-heart, Henkes plays an artist's game of hot and cold watercolor hues." (Publishers Weekly starred review)

Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 08/19/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.10w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780061552052
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 126405 / Old Bear


Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Recommended
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Great Lakes Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2008 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 07/07/2008 pg. 57
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2008 pg. 750
School Library Journal 09/01/2008 pg. 148
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2008 pg. 690
Christian Century 12/16/2008 pg. 27
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2008
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2008 pg. 33
New York Times Book Review 12/21/2008 pg. 13
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2009 pg. 21

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.

Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.