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A Bear Far from Home

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

By Susan Fletcher
Illustrated by Rebecca Green

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Sep 27, 2022 | ISBN 9780593181898 | 4-8 years

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    About A Bear Far from Home

    This poignant historical nonfiction book, about a polar bear that was gifted to King Henry III, beautifully shows the importance of respecting our natural world and its precious animals.

    Long ago, when kings and queens ruled much of the world, the king of Norway gave the king of England a bear.
     
    Imagine a polar bear at ease in her natural arctic world, her only home–until trappers capture her and take her to the king of England.

    Imagine a polar bear in her lonely new world, stuck in a cage. This small, enclosed space is her only home–until King Henry III decrees that she be brought to the Thames River every day to swim and fish.

    Imagine now this same polar bear dipping a curious paw in the river water, then leaping in with a joyful splash. And it is here, in this unfamiliar, faraway land, in one small way, that she finds home once again.

    About A Bear Far from Home

    This poignant historical nonfiction book, about a polar bear that was gifted to King Henry III, beautifully shows the importance of respecting our natural world and its precious animals.

    Long ago, when kings and queens ruled much of the world, the king of Norway gave the king of England a bear.
     
    Imagine a polar bear at ease in her natural arctic world, her only home–until trappers capture her and take her to the king of England.

    Imagine a polar bear in her lonely new world, stuck in a cage. This small, enclosed space is her only home–until King Henry III decrees that she be brought to the Thames River every day to swim and fish.

    Imagine now this same polar bear dipping a curious paw in the river water, then leaping in with a joyful splash. And it is here, in this unfamiliar, faraway land, in one small way, that she finds home once again.

    About A Bear Far from Home

    This poignant historical nonfiction book, about a polar bear that was gifted to King Henry III, beautifully shows the importance of respecting our natural world and its precious animals.

    Long ago, when kings and queens ruled much of the world, the king of Norway gave the king of England a bear.
     
    Imagine a polar bear at ease in her natural arctic world, her only home–until trappers capture her and take her to the king of England.

    Imagine a polar bear in her lonely new world, stuck in a cage. This small, enclosed space is her only home–until King Henry III decrees that she be brought to the Thames River every day to swim and fish.

    Imagine now this same polar bear dipping a curious paw in the river water, then leaping in with a joyful splash. And it is here, in this unfamiliar, faraway land, in one small way, that she finds home once again.

    About Susan Fletcher

    Susan Fletcher has written numerous books for children, including the middle-grade novel Journey of the Pale Bear, which Kirkus called “a stupendous coming-of-age” novel in a starred review. Her novel Alphabet of Dreams was selected by the American Library Association… More about Susan Fletcher

    About Rebecca Green

    Rebecca Green is the illustrator of Madame Saqui: Revolutionary Rope Dancer and How to Make Friends with a Ghost, which she also wrote. Booklist called the latter “a heartfelt lesson in kindness and caring.” Most recently, she illustrated Kafka and the Doll, which received two starred reviews…. More about Rebecca Green

    About Susan Fletcher

    Susan Fletcher has written numerous books for children, including the middle-grade novel Journey of the Pale Bear, which Kirkus called “a stupendous coming-of-age” novel in a starred review. Her novel Alphabet of Dreams was selected by the American Library Association… More about Susan Fletcher

    About Rebecca Green

    Rebecca Green is the illustrator of Madame Saqui: Revolutionary Rope Dancer and How to Make Friends with a Ghost, which she also wrote. Booklist called the latter “a heartfelt lesson in kindness and caring.” Most recently, she illustrated Kafka and the Doll, which received two starred reviews…. More about Rebecca Green

    About Susan Fletcher

    Susan Fletcher has written numerous books for children, including the middle-grade novel Journey of the Pale Bear, which Kirkus called “a stupendous coming-of-age” novel in a starred review. Her novel Alphabet of Dreams was selected by the American Library Association… More about Susan Fletcher

    About Rebecca Green

    Rebecca Green is the illustrator of Madame Saqui: Revolutionary Rope Dancer and How to Make Friends with a Ghost, which she also wrote. Booklist called the latter “a heartfelt lesson in kindness and caring.” Most recently, she illustrated Kafka and the Doll, which received two starred reviews…. More about Rebecca Green

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 27, 2022 | 40 Pages | 11 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593181898

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 27, 2022 | 40 Pages | 11 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593181904

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Sep 27, 2022 | 32 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593181911

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    ★ ”A beautiful package that puts a beating heart into history.” —Booklist, starred review

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