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Our Woolly Bear - by Katie Arthur (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • A charming and unique ode to natural curiosity and the beauty found in small, fleeting things One day, Edie and Lou discover a visitor between the beet greens in their garden: a fuzzy orange-and-black caterpillar called a Woolly Bear.
  • 4-7 Years
  • 11.5" x 8.8" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals

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About the Book



"Two sisters discover a woolly bear caterpillar. One day, a curious friend shows up in Edie and Lou's vegetable garden. Woolly Bear doesn't say much, but she's just the quiet friend the sisters need: a tiny adventurer who quickly becomes part of the family. They build her a cozy home, feed her tiny thyme leaves, and sing her all the songs they know. Woolly Bear is the last thing they think of at bedtime, and the first thing they think of in the morning. Then the seasons begin to change: leaves fall first, then snow. And one day, Woolly Bear disappears. Dad jokes that maybe instead of snoozing under a rock, she hitched a ride to a warmer place, like Costa Rica. The girls are glum, but it's not long before they're off on their next adventure - and they know that Woolly Bear is doing the same. She has become an Isabella Tiger Moth! A story that explores themes of outdoor discovery and playful curiosity, offering a welcome reminder that beauty often surfaces in small, slow moments, and that change persists even when the world seems still."--



Book Synopsis



A charming and unique ode to natural curiosity and the beauty found in small, fleeting things

One day, Edie and Lou discover a visitor between the beet greens in their garden: a fuzzy orange-and-black caterpillar called a Woolly Bear. The sisters build Woolly Bear a cozy bed of pine needles and pebbles. They pluck tiny thyme leaves for her to munch on. They sing her all the songs they know. Woolly Bear is the last thing they think of at bedtime, and the first thing they think of in the morning. She becomes part of their family.

But when the last leaves of autumn begin to fall, Woolly Bear disappears. After sixteen days without their friend, the sisters are glum. But just like Woolly Bear, they realize they're ready for new adventures. They spend the winter making memories in the garden and on the beach, and when spring comes, readers will notice that, unbeknownst to the sisters, Woolly Bear has returned--as a gold-winged Isabella Tiger Moth!

Debut author and illustrator Katie Arthur brilliantly captures a child's wonder and enthusiasm for the natural world with her off-beat, lyrical text and artfully naïve illustration style. This fresh and quirky take on a caterpillar's familiar journey encourages kids to approach nature with curiosity and kinship.



Review Quotes




"A lovely demonstration of slow living, this -mellow story inspires readers to relish ordinary, -delicate wonders."

-- "School Library Journal - STARRED REVIEW"

"The eye-catching illustrations and the whole tone of the briefly told episode will leave readers feeling snugly wrapped up ... Quiet celebrations of connections with nature and the passage of time."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"The perfect read for autumn ... [Arthur] has successfully captured the beauty and marvel of small things in this exploration of nature."

-- "Canadian Review of Materials"

"This is a lovely story to read to young children, perhaps after finding their own woolly bear."-- "Youth Services Book Review"
Dimensions (Overall): 11.5 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-7 Years
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Owlkids
Theme: Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars
Format: Hardcover
Author: Katie Arthur
Language: English
Street Date: March 15, 2024
TCIN: 89478174
UPC: 9781771476003
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-3324
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 11.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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