Kuma-Kuma Chan, the Little Bear by Kazue Takahashi
This lovingly rendered, meditative book on friendship is sure to find a permanent place on the bedside table With sparse text and a deceptively simple, beautiful design, author/illustrator Kazue Takahashi brings to life the world of Kuma-Kuma Chan, which loosely translates from the Japanese as "cute little bear." Making its first appearance in English, this charming book for preschoolers and readers of all ages poses the question, "How might my friend, a solitary bear, choose to spend his days?" The soft, almost dreamlike illustrations are accompanied by single sentences, making it easy for emerging readers to follow along. Daily chores and seasonal activities become infused with special meaning when they are performed by this adorable creature. Kuma-Kuma Chan goes about his days in contented solitude, engaged in activities such as eating breakfast, gazing at clouds, listening to the rain, writing letters, and wondering where to go with his new bag. At night he watches the sky darken and brushes his teeth before bed. He gardens in the spring, trims his hair in summer, composes a love song in the fall, and seeks a warm, sunny spot on the floor in the winter. Children and adults alike will take delight in repeating aloud the name of their new, steadfast storybook friend and look forward to spending more time in his imagined world.
"Just now in New York, I bought a fantastic little book, Kuma-Kuma Chan, The Little Bear, by Kazue TakahashiAmazing what illustration can do. Hard to explain why I find this so moving. These incredibly simple little drawings are alive. The bear has a soul. You open the book and look into a small but totally convincing world. Lovely." Lisbeth Zwerger and Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews
Kazue Takahashi made her debut as a picture book author with the beloved Kuma-Kuma Chan series in 2001. Her picture books include The Mailbox in the Forest and The Secret Forest Friends (story with Kyoko Hara). Takahashi's illustrations embody kawaii-the quality of being cute and adorable, which is prominent in Japanese popular culture.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781940842578 |
| ISBN 10 | 1940842573 |
| Title | Kuma-Kuma Chan, the Little Bear |
| Author | Kazue Takahashi |
| Series | Kuma-Kuma Chan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Museyon Guides |
| Year published | 2022-05-16 |
| Number of pages | 52 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |