His dreams turn to summer where a daisy sun shines in the sky, leaves appear as butterflies, and clouds rain tasty blueberries. Dreams comfort him: once more a cub and surrounded by the colors of spring, he naps in a giant pink crocus.

By the time the story actually begins, Old Bear has found his den and lies sound asleep, oblivious to the swirl of winter around him. His journey continues through the opening spreads: it is obvious that this creature knows exactly where he is heading. Against a backdrop of red leaves and drifting snowflakes, a large and endearing molasses-colored bear, defined by sturdy dark brown lines, strides across the page. PreSchool-K-Henkes cleverly begins his story on the front jacket. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen two Newbery Honors-one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages.

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