Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but she soon learns that winter is on its way, and she is meant to spend these long, cold months hibernating with her mother and father. But in the depth of winter, when all the bears of the forest are cozy and warm in their dens, a dazzling spectacle appears in the sky...
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Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but she soon learns that winter is on its way, and she is meant to spend these long, cold months hibernating with her mother and father. But in the depth of winter, when all the bears of the forest are cozy and warm in their dens, a dazzling spectacle appears in the sky...
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A charming winter tale from celebrated Dutch illustrator Erik Kriek that introduces children to animals' winter habits and the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights.Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but he soon learns that he is meant to spend the long, cold winter months hibernating with his mother and father. When the old owl tells Mika about the Northern Lights that appear every winter, he can't stand the thought of missing something so beautiful, and so he sets out on a secret, snowy adventure to find them!
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“"The illustrations' retro style and the story's earnest tone recall classic library favorites and provide just the right amount of bedtime excitement."-- Publishers Weekly "A bedtime bear book with vintage flair. [...] Old-fashioned in the beary best of ways." -- Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW”
With retro illustrations and a timeless tale of a bear that doesn't want to hibernate because that will mean he'll miss the Northern Lights! A delightful story, the perfect Christmas present! Tellingtalesshop on Instagram
About the Author
Erik Kriek is a freelance illustrator and comic artist who studied illustration and graphic arts at the Rietveld Academy for Art and Design in Amsterdam. His popular comic book series, Gutsman, received national acclaim and was adapted for the stage, earning Erik the 2008 Stripschapprijs. Erik has worked with clients around the world including De Volkskrant, Boston Globe, and Weltwoche. He is currently based in Amsterdam.
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