Twenty Bears - by Kathryn Simmonds (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This rollicking picture book featuring twenty VERY silly bears spring cleaning is perfect for introducing young readers to counting!

Twenty bears have been asleep
Lying in a snoring heap.
Now it's spring and time to clean!
Time to tidy, shine and sheen!

Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it's time to TIDY . . . but are these silly bears up to the task?

Review Quotes

"Beautifully illustrated. . . . A hilarious and whimsical ride sure to delight both children and the adults who read to them." --Kirkus Reviews, on THE VERY BEST HUG

"Tender and comic. . . . Eminently huggable." --Publishers Weekly, on THE VERY BEST HUG

"The roly-poly pair are delightfully expressive and adorable, and the sentiments expressed are those caregivers appreciate and celebrate in their children." --Kirkus Reviews, on YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

"This gentle, reassuring story is a calming tale just right for family or group sharing." --School Library Journal, on I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY

About the Author

Kathryn Simmonds lives in Norwich in the East of England with her husband, two daughters, and two mischievous guinea pigs. In addition to writing about accident-prone bears, she has also told stories about a shy sunflower seed (Be My Brave Sunflower) and a peace-loving bee (Trouble at the Bug Hotel). She likes visiting the beach, eating cake, and reading funny poems.

Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool and then became a graphic designer. She is the illustrator of the Wall Street Journal and #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller I Love You Night and Day, I'll Never Let You Go, Snow Bear, You Make Me Happy, and the Little Owl series by Debi Gliori. Alison lives in the United Kingdom.

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