{"product_id":"bears-first-christmas-hardcover","title":"Bear's First Christmas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Kinerk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim LaMarche\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds his way step by step through the snowy forest, making friends along his route. Then the bear discovers a place in the woods that glows magically with something he and his friends could never have imagined -- their first Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Robert Kinerk's inspired story and Jim LaMarche's glimmering illustrations combine in a picture book that captures the joy and spirit of Christmas. Come along with bear and his friends and see the magical light of \u003ci\u003eBear's First Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Kinerk\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eClorinda, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJim LaMarche is one of the most talented artists working in children's books today. His many successful books include \u003ci\u003eRainbabies\u003c\/i\u003e by Laura Kraus Melmed and \u003ci\u003eAlbert\u003c\/i\u003e by Donna Jo Napoli, which was selected as a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book; and \u003ci\u003eUp\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRaft\u003c\/i\u003e, which he also wrote. Most recently he illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Carpenter's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e by David Rubel and \u003ci\u003ePuma Dreams \u003c\/i\u003eby Tony Johnston. Jim lives in Santa Cruz, California.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 12.26 x 9.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bear's First Christmas\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756974080288,"sku":"9780689869723","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/369270d200a6585e7431e1f9220dd1d5.webp?v=1780090684","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bears-first-christmas-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}