In the Company of Bears

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ISBN 0-932529-72-0. A. B. Curtiss. Illus. Barbara Stone. Oldcastle Publishing. $18.95. 40 pp. PZ8.3C8785In. Available from Biblio. In a magical place which could be closer than you think, wise & wonderful polar bears have discovered the secret of time, "It is odd how a bear does nothing/Yet nothing is left undone." And the path to one's truth: "You need just your original face/Without any pretending or fuss.../When you're sad, you can sing your saddest songs/When you're mad you can beat the Chinese gongs." This is wonderful to read out loud! Bears know how to treat you special. They have time to chat, listen to your dreams & best of all they want you to "JUST BE YOURSELF." These venerable creatures understand that to reach any place of real importance, "You can't go by clock or by mile/You have to go by heart." This remarkable book spans all age levels. Simple but elegant poetic text & extravagant illustrations are showcased in this over-size, bear-wise treasure. As you turn the pages, an imposing bear silhouette moves ceremoniously along the rich pastel border. Library bound. Acid-free paper. Uncommonly splendid.