Big Brown Bear’s Birthday Surprise

By David McPhail, John O’Connor

To celebrate Big Brown Bear’s special day, his friend Rat has planned a lovely picnic on the riverbank. All is going swimmingly, complete with cucumber sandwiches, warm sunshine, and even a surprise gift from Rat. 
           
But when Big Brown Bear is suddenly distracted by an empty boat floating past on the river, Rat’s plans for the afternoon take a watery turn. 
           
David McPhail throws Big Brown Bear a birthday party like no other in this warmhearted picture book that serves up action, excitement, and a generous portion of true good-natured friendship.
ISBN: 9780152060985
Imprint: ClarionBks
On Sale: Jun 1, 2007
List price: $20
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

David McPhail

Biography

DAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including Big Brown Bear’s Up and Down Day, Sisters, and Mole Music, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. He lives in New Hampshire. www.davidmcphail.com

John O’Connor

To celebrate Big Brown Bear’s special day, his friend Rat has planned a lovely picnic on the riverbank. All is going swimmingly, complete with cucumber sandwiches, warm sunshine, and even a surprise gift from Rat. 
           
But when Big Brown Bear is suddenly distracted by an empty boat floating past on the river, Rat’s plans for the afternoon take a watery turn. 
           
David McPhail throws Big Brown Bear a birthday party like no other in this warmhearted picture book that serves up action, excitement, and a generous portion of true good-natured friendship.

ISBN: 9780152060985
Imprint: ClarionBks
On Sale: Jun 1, 2007
List price: $20
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

David McPhail

Biography

DAVID McPHAIL is the creator of dozens of wonderful books, including Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day, Sisters, and Mole Music, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. He lives in New Hampshire. www.davidmcphail.com

John O’Connor