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The Bear Went Over the MOUNTAIN


161608510X
9781616085100

32 pages
Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
10.1 X 8.7 X 0.5 in

19.95
Available
01 Apr 2012




The bear went over the mountain, to see what he could see, hear what he could hear, smell what he could smell, touch what he could touch, and taste what he could taste; what a busy bear! In this beautiful retelling of a classic children’s song, bestselling author and illustrator Iza Trapani brings to life the seasonal activities of one cuddly bear. The bear sets out at the beginning of spring and finds fun around every corner, such as watching bunnies hop and smelling flowers. When the bear finds something unpleasant, like a smelly skunk or a prickly porcupine, he learns that the five senses have both good and bad traits. But that is all right, because there is always something just as exciting to try next! 

The Bear Went Over the Mountain teaches children about the five senses and the four seasons, all through a timeless song. It is so much fun, kids will want to go exploring too, just like the bear!




“"A refreshing spin on an old sing-along favorite. . . . Throughout, the colorful paintings of the subtle anthropomorphized bear frolicking in his woodland mountain habitat will engage young readers and singers. A fine addition to the storytime shelf."”


What will the bear see, hear, smell, taste, and touch as he travels over the mountain?


Iza Trapani was just seven years old when she and her mother left Warsaw, Poland, for the United States. An award-winning writer and illustrator, Trapani's work has been featured on PBS Storytime and at the White House Easter Egg Roll. She also received the Rip Van Winkle Award, presented by the School Library Media Specialists of Southeastern New York, for her contribution to children's literature. Her bestselling book, The Itsy-Bitsy Spider, has sold over one million copies.




JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play (see also JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / Nursery Rhymes)