The Bear's Sea Escape

By Benjamin Chaud

Papa Bear chases after Little Bear after he’s mistakenly whisked off to a tropical island in this sweet picture book.

When the bears seek warmth from their chilly perch atop the Paris Opera House, Little Bear is mistaken for a toy bear and whisked away . . . to a tropical island! Papa Bear sets out on a frenzied journey to find Little Bear, traveling to a bustling wharf, beneath a sea brimming with coral and mermaids, onto a busy beach, and all the way to a sun-drenched island. As in The Bear’s Song, Little Bear is featured in every spread. Will Papa Bear—and the reader—find him? Children and parents alike will savor Chaud’s lush, detail-rich illustrations and the sweet story as well as the book’s bonus seek-and-find elements.

Praise for The Bear’s Sea Escape

“Chaud’s vibrant spreads are full of fanciful details and visual narratives for youngsters to explore. . . . Chaud has established a recognizable visual style all his own, yet the wavy motion of the landscape and sketchy quality of the figures call to mind the work of Dr. Seuss. The unobtrusive text below the pictures will serve as an excellent read-aloud for storytime. Overall, the book is engaging, and the artwork makes it even more of a gem.” —School Library Journal

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Aug 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452135670

Benjamin Chaud

Benjamin Chaud is a well-known French author and illustrator of more than 60 books, including the New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song. He is also the illustrator of I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . He lives in the southeast of France.

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