{"product_id":"bears-first-christmas-9780689869723","title":"Bear's First Christmas","description":"In 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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543900131602,"sku":"9780689869723","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0bae7e36-5227-4f70-9884-e322ef2a1641.jpg?v=1731516265","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bears-first-christmas-9780689869723","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}