Bear of My Heart

Joanne Ryder

Little Simon, Dec 22, 2009 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages

There are so many bears in the world dear,
but there's no other one that will do.
You are the bear of my heart, dear,
and I am the one who lives you.

Every mother makes promises to share the joys and wonders of the world with her children and Mother Bear is no exception. As Mother Bear introduces her child to the hills, lakes, caves and starry nights, she reminds Baby that no matter what, he will always remain the bear of her heart and she will always be there for him.

With Joanne Ryder's heartfelt lyrical text and adorable illustrations by Margie Moore, this beautiful hardcover is now available in board book and is perfect book for sharing on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any day of the year!

About the author

Joanne Ryder is the award-winning author of numerous children's books about the natural world, including Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo. Some of her other books include Bears Out There, Chipmunk Song, The Snail's Spell, and White Bear, Ice Bear. Before becoming a full-time writer, Joanne worked as a children's book editor in New York City. She lives in California.

Margie Moore has illustrated several books for children, including Count the Ways, Little Brown Bear, which PW praised for her "aesthetic sense and emotional depth," and Bartholomew's Blessing, which Kirkus described as "delightful." She lives with her family in West Belmar, New Jersey.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Bear of My Heart
• Author: Joanne Ryder
• Illustrated by: Margie Moore
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Little Simon, 2009
• ISBN: 1416954724, 9781416954729
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General; Juvenile Fiction / General; Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Valentine's Day; Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General