Annual Bear Dance

By Jonathan A. LaBenne

Woven with valuable family life lessons, this educational adventure begins in a quaint little mountain valley where Jonathan, The Bear Man and family set out in search of the truth of winter. And there, in the light of the dawn, they saw!

A song writer and poet, as well as a professional Artist for over 30 years; Jonathan LaBenne, better known as Jonathan, The Bear Man, brings his talents together in this delightful story! Pamela Ann.

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Every reader will wish they could be part of this unique adventure that Jonathan and his kin experience! Using his various carvings for illustrations, the talented artist brings to life the characters in this book. The story is a combination adventure, poem and fantasy that captivates and amuses. These various characters will win your heart, especially Old Shaggy.

I cant wait to share this folk tale with my grandchildren. Kids from the age of 2 to 102 will be entertained by this magical night that led the artist and his family to create a carved mural that memorializes the unforgettable evening.

Lorry Brooks, Teacher and parent advisor Alaska/Hawaii
Cyberlynx Correspondence School

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Apr 3, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452566344

Jonathan A. LaBenne

Jonathan’s love for wildlife and the arts started in his early youth. By 1989, he had received global attention for his wood carvings. He was given the name “The Bear Man” by the Lodge at Jackson Hole and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. A songwriter and poet, as well as a professional artist for over thirty years, Jonathan brought his talents together in this book, dedicated to his children and grandchildren.

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ISBN: 978-1-4525-6633-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4525-6634-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012924387

Balboa Press rev. date: 07/30/2015

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: A Curious Thought

Chapter 2: The Search

Chapter 3: Rendezvous

Chapter 4: The Outlaw Bear

Chapter 5: More Arrivals!

Chapter 6: The Great Shaggy Bear

Chapter 7: The Avalanche

Chapter 8: Snoring Away

For my beloved grandchildren, family and dearest wife of 34 years!

Preface

The snow was falling in its quiet hush, stilling both land and soul! Inspiration flooded me as I thought of our history at the Bear Cabin on the Last Chance ski slope of Deer