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The Little Bear Book

written and illustrated by Anthony Browne

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2014

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-0-7636-7007-8

Keywords: Animals, Escape

A little bear with a pencil distracts fierce looking predators by drawing what they need. Colorful watercolor and ink illustrations.