Title: Little Bear's Little Boat
By: Eve Bunting
Illustrated By: Nancy Carpenter
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 30
Vendor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 2012

Dimensions: 6.56 X 7.60 X 0.85 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 0547719035
ISBN-13: 9780547719030
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW719031

Publisher's Description

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Little Bear loves his little boat. But Little Bear soon begins to grow and grow, until one
day he doesn’t fit in his little boat anymore! All children who experience growing pains
will appreciate Little Bear’s predicament. And they will smile with satisfaction as the
solution to his problem unfolds in simple, lyrical words and charming pictures from
two award-winning picture-book creators.

Author Bio

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Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.

Nancy Carpenter, illustrator of many successful picture books, lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Editorial Reviews

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"Familiar theme...positive message about sharing...the spirit of generosity...may be contagious to youngsters after reading this upbeat tale." —Publishers Weekly "Another healthy serving of charm and life lesson from the dependable Bunting...amicably depicted in Carpenter's dear, guiless pen-and-ink drawings." —Kirkus Reviews "Children will listen intently to this tale...softly colored, uncluttered illustrations...have an old-fashioned charm......will resonate with many children." —School Library Journal "A sensitive, affecting story about growing up and leaving favorite things behind...with charming ink-and-paint illustrations...Reassuring and well told." —Booklist, ALA