Moonbear's Shadow

by Frank Asch, Frank Asch (Illustrator)

Overview

Moonbear tries to outwit his troublesome shadow in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch.

One sunny day Bear decides to go fishing, but his shadow keeps scaring the fish away, time and time again. Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of this pesky nuisance. And at last he succeeds—or so he thinks!

This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442494268
Publisher:	Aladdin
Publication date:	08/19/2014
Series:	Moonbear
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	118,258
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Frank Asch (1946–2022) was a graduate of Cooper Union, and wrote and illustrated more than eighty children’s books, among them the bestselling classics featuring Moonbear and Baby Bear, Russian National Bestseller Award recipient Here Comes the Cat!, and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Golden Award winner Like a Windy Day. Mr. Asch lived in Hawaii with his family.

Frank Asch (1946–2022) was a graduate of Cooper Union, and wrote and illustrated more than eighty children’s books, among them the bestselling classics featuring Moonbear and Baby Bear, Russian National Bestseller Award recipient Here Comes the Cat!, and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Golden Award winner Like a Windy Day. Mr. Asch lived in Hawaii with his family.

Editorial Reviews

After it scares away a catch, a fishing bear tries everything he can think of to lose his pesky shadow. At high noon, Bear finally thinks he's succeeded, but then his shadow reappears! After a lot of thought, Bear comes up with a happy solution. Asch's gentle illustrations and simple story clarify a difficult concept for young readers.

Barnes & Noble Staff