Poppy Bear: The Garden That Overslept - Paperback

by Catherine Deeter (Illustrator), Ruth E. Saltzman (Author)

Winner - National Gardening Association's Children's Choice Award
2001 Honor Book - Society of School Librarians International
Some books are read once. Poppy Bear is read forever.
Once upon a moon ago, springtime was missing...
When two curious children discover a magnificent bear sleeping in their garden - covered in flowers and sprouting vines - they realize something magical is happening. Together they help Poppy Bear awaken the garden in a breathtaking celebration of nature and wonder.
Infused with real-life magic and wonder of gardening, Poppy Bear will enchant readers of all ages. A positive reminder of how to cherish and respect the environment, Poppy Bear's love of gardening will awaken the nature lover in us all.
A gorgeously illustrated springtime bedtime story and magical read-aloud with lyrical rhyming prose - a timeless gift from grandparents to grandchildren.
Now celebrating 25 years as a beloved classic - treasured by families and grandparents everywhere.
"Beautiful illustrations and rhyming prose bring this bedtime story to life" - Today's Librarian