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32 pp.
| Clarion |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-618-58537-3$12.99
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Illustrated by
Nancy Carpenter.
In the sequel to Little Bear's Little Boat, following the advice of other animals, Big Bear adds extra features to his big-boat-in-progress, and he isn't pleased with the messy results; he lets his friends down easy ("A bear should never let go of his own dream"). The cloying moments detract from the simpler-is-better theme, reflected in the subdued pen-and-ink and digital illustrations.