Old bear henkes5/22/2023 He took a nap in a giant pink crocus.” The little curled up ursine is so endearing! His dream turns to spring, with a full-bleed double page spread in vivid pinks and lilacs. When we first see him, he’s all snug and cozy, inside an ink and watercolour illustration framed by thick, bold lines. In this breathtakingly gorgeous book, it is snowing heavily, and Old Bear is fast asleep, dreaming of becoming a cub again outside in the world he loves. Kevin Henkes in his Madison, Wisconsin, studio, by Joe Koshollek ( photo source) Maybe it’s because, even after 30-something books, Kevin Henkes has never disappointed. I knew I would love it before I even opened it. When I first saw the cover, I could feel the wonder. The bold outline, just the right shade of tawny cinnamon, the bear’s rounded face and snout, his warmth and gentle demeanor, and the title – drawn in letters with furry edges. OLD BEAR by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow, 2008), ages 2-7, 32 pp.
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