{"product_id":"the-great-bear-9781035028672","title":"The Great Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hopeful story about the power of nature, from the winner of the Batsford Prize for Illustration People's Choice Award 2022.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Here's a bear that lives and breathes in your mind long after the story is over. Powerful, majestic, vulnerable, an iconic portrait.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Morpurgo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince the dawn of time, the Great Bear has patrolled the oceans, protecting the Earth and her animals and overseeing the delicate balance of life. But now, one creature is changing everything. And the Great Bear is unhappy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDebut author illustrator Annie Booker has created a breathtaking work of art with the feel of a timeless myth. Annie's hand-painted illustrations communicate the fragility and strength of the natural world, and call to mind the art and stories of Levi Pinfold and Coralie Bickford-Smith. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Bear\u003c\/i\u003e transports the reader to a world of snowy mountains, towering waves and deep, cold water. It is an exquisite tribute to the precious beauty of our world, and carries an invigorating message of hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis glorious, large hardback book includes at the end a spread of inspiring information about humanity's ongoing efforts to restore the nature of the Arctic, protect animals from extinction and regenerate the oceans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect gift for fans of illustration and nature lovers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnie Booker is a Bristol-based author and illustrator with a love for wildlife and passion for protecting endangered species. Her interest in illustration was nurtured by her aunt who was also a wildlife painter. After graduating from the University of West England, she settled in Bristol and went on to win the Batsford Prize People's Choice Award 2022 for \u003ci\u003eThe Great Bear\u003c\/i\u003e as well as a commendation in the Macmillan Prize 2022.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Two Hoots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51834712326418,"sku":"9781035028672","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd2e725e-5e95-43cb-86fa-29652a9b9bde.jpg?v=1767102339","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-great-bear-9781035028672","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}