F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E

Bonny Becker illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

Illustrations copyright © 2014 by Kady MacDonald Denton

ear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed, thinks differently. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear’s picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear? Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear’s arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right library book.

Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse’s entreaties and discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will covet for their own library.

Bonny Becker illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

On sale July 22, 2014 HC: 978-0-7636-4924-1 • $16.99 ($19.00 CAN)

32 pages • Ages 3–7

Bonny Becker is the author of several books about Bear and Mouse, including the New York Times bestseller A Visitor for Bear. She is also the author of a number of award-winning picture books and middle-grade novels. Bonny Becker lives in Seattle.

Kady MacDonald Denton is the illustrator of many books for children, including the Bear and Mouse books, as well as Two Homes by Claire Masurel. Kady MacDonald Denton lives in Ontario.

Companion to the New York Times

bestseller

Illustrations copyright © 2014 by Kady MacDonald Denton

H “A bedtime standout.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

H “Bear and Mouse are the perfect companions.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“ An ideal read aloud, especially for kids who need to check under the bed at least once.” — Seattle Times

HC: 978-0-7636-2807-9PB: 978-0-7636-4611-0

A New York Times Bestseller

“Has the feel of a classic.” — The New York Times Book Review

H “An ideal choice for storytime.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Wonderfully fresh.” — Booklist

“Readers will be pulled into this title by the appeal of its universal subject, entertaining characters,

and the satisfying story.” — School Library Journal

“Whether readers are fans of this homey pair or new to the dynamic duo’s doings, they will delight in the childlike repartee and comfortable friendship.”

— School Library Journal

“This funny, gentle homily about friendship and selflessness begs to be read

aloud with young readers acting out the parts.” — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Bonny Becker and Kady MacDonald Denton

HC: 978-0-7636-5823-66 x 9 HC: 978-0-7636-3746-0

PB: 978-0-7636-4579-36 x 9 PB: 978-0-7636-6861-7

HC: 978-0-7636-4756-8

HC: 978-0-7636-4101-6