{"product_id":"bear-outside-hardcover","title":"Bear Outside - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Yolen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJen Corace\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLots of people have inner strength, but one girl wears hers as a bear outside.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome folks have a lion inside, \u003cbr\u003eOr a tiger.\u003cbr\u003eNot me.\u003cbr\u003eI wear my bear on the outside. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this imaginative picture book by Jane Yolen, acclaimed author of many distinguished children's books including \u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight\u003c\/i\u003e, a girl explores the many ways she expresses herself by imagining that she wears a bear as her personal protective shell. They go everywhere and do everything together. The Bear is like a suit of armor and a partner all in one, protecting her from bullies and giving her strength to be bold when she needs it. In turn, she listens to and takes care of the Bear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJane Yolen's story beautifully portrays the relationships we have with our inner-selves, encouraging readers to stay in touch with and wear these qualities with pride. Her text is paired with the spritely art of Jen Corace, illustrator of bestseller \u003ci\u003eLittle Pea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmall World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBrave Jane Austen\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Yolen is one of the most distinguished and successful authors for young readers and adults in the country. She is the author of close to 400 books--including \u003ci\u003eRum Pum Pum\u003c\/i\u003e with Holiday House, \u003ci\u003eBriar Rose\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSister Light\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSister Dark\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and the immensely popular \u003ci\u003eThe Devil's Arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have won awards including the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, the Jewish Book Award, and two Christopher Medals. SFWA named her the 2017 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master for her contributions to the literature of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJen Corace is the illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLittle Pea\u003c\/i\u003e by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, \u003ci\u003eSmall World\u003c\/i\u003e by Ishta Mercurio, and \u003ci\u003eBrave Jane Austen\u003c\/i\u003e by Lisa Pliscou. She has a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design, and she lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.1 x 8.7 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 March 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699779964991,"sku":"9780823446131","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4ae3eb031796c0dfe535be82e827aa4e.webp?v=1765014484","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/bear-outside-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}