Baby Bear's Christmas Kiss

[back cover] " . . . warmth and tender, loving affection beam out of every picture" (Manchester) Guardian It's Christmas Day and the whole family has come to visit. Baby Bear and the cousins are so excited they shake and poke and sniff all the presents under the tree. But suddenly Baby Bear realizes Grandbear doesn't have a present! With simple, poignant details, Prater captures all the joy and warmth of a family at Christmas time. [front flap] Baby Bear's Christmas Kiss John Prater There's plenty of excitement in the air. The entire Bear family has arrived at Baby Bear's home to celebrate Christmas. Baby Bear and his cousins are happy with anticipation until suddenly Baby Bear realizes that Grandbear doesn't have a present. Baby Bear decides to go out and find a gift for Grandbearbut what in the world can he find? This latest title in John Prater's delightful series of picture storybooks about Baby Bear and his loving grandfather will add an extra note of enjoyment to the holiday fun of every child who opens it. [back flap] About the Author John Prater is an artist who lives and teaches in Portsmouth, England. In addition to writing and illustrating children's books, he gives frequent talks and art demonstrations to school children throughout England. He has written and illustrated several Baby Bear books that are available in North America from Barron's. They include Is It Christmas?, Number One, Tickle Your Tum, and Hold Tight!Prater, John is the author of 'Baby Bear's Christmas Kiss', published 2004 under ISBN 9780764158001 and ISBN 0764158007.