{"product_id":"a-bear-a-bee-and-a-honey-tree-9781662640759","title":"A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree","description":"\u003cb\u003eBeloved by babies and toddlers: \u003ci\u003eA Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is now available in a full-length board book edition with rounded edges. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Delightful . . . if you read only ONE bear-related picture book this year, let it be this one. . . . The ultimate read aloud to large groups as well as one on one lapsits.\" --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, \u003c\/i\u003e School Library Journal \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust in time for the publication of the second book in the Bear, Bee series comes a generously-sized board book version of \u003ci\u003eA Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. When a hungry, fuzzy brown bear and a fuzzy yellow bee come face to face, everybody's abuzz! Award-winning author Daniel Bernstrom and critically acclaimed illustrator Brandon James Scott have created a rowdy, rhythmic read-aloud that's perfect for babies and toddlers. This epic chase story features Bernstrom's simple language, alliterative wordplay and verbal pizzazz. And Brandon James Scott's expressive characters jump off the pages. \u003ci\u003eA Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree\u003c\/i\u003e has the kind of high-energy and uninhibited playfulness that will have little kids following the action, making their own bear and bee sounds, and noticing first words that are all carefully placed with corresponding images. A wonderful romp and a splendid introduction to visual literacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Bernstrom is a poet and the author of six picture books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. Until now, Daniel's books have always included Black characters, reflecting everyday adventures and joy. This is Daniel's first book that features animals exclusively. A graduate of the Hamline MFA in writing for children and young adults, Daniel has worked with a host of wonderful mentors, including Phyllis Root, Jane Resh Thomas, and many others. His book Big Papa and the Time Machine won the Minnesota Book Award and is the story of his grandfather leaving the south to find work and start a family amidst the challenges of 20th century African American life. Daniel lives in Worthington, Minnesota with his wife and five adorable children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy day Brandon is a creative director working in animation and by night he illustrates picture books. For over a decade Brandon has worked on a range of hit animated entertainment including his own creation, the award-winning series, Justin Time. He loves to make art that brings adventure, levity, heart, and curiosity for the fantastic and whimsical world around us and in our dreams. A born and raised Canadian, he currently lives with his family in Toronto.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hippo Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601255502098,"sku":"9781662640759","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f5291403-ba6a-4cbb-9d26-8e26d75bcf38.jpg?v=1732224256","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-bear-a-bee-and-a-honey-tree-9781662640759","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}