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Each day, when Baby Bear asks his grandfather if it is Christmas yet, Grandbear finds seasonal things for the two of them to do as they await the holiday. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL PreSchool-K-Kind, patient Grandbear and exuberant, vulnerable Baby Bear are back in their seventh adventure. Energetic watercolor vignettes and full-page illustrations provide a funny counterpoint to the succinct text, as the animals clean, cook, play in the snow, find a tree, and decorate the house. Prater brilliantly conveys the newness of life for Baby Bear, the wonder and seriousness of a toddler discovering the world. Because the intergenerational characters interact in a deeply satisfying, humorous, and loving way, this welcome addition will be as pleasing to adult readers as it is to young listeners.-S. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. FROM THE BACK COVER [Back cover] ?Is it Christmas?? asks Baby Bear one morning. ?No, not yet, but after a few more sleeps, it will be,? says Grandbear. Baby Bear can hardly wait! But first, there?s lots to be done ? some special visitors are coming! Each page is filled with all the wonderment and anticipation of Christmas for little ones to share. [front flap] John Prater?s lovable Little Bear is back again, this time in a very special picture book for Christmas. Little Bear is getting excited because he knows Christmas is approaching. ?Is it Christmas?? he asks his grandfather, who assures him that Christmas will be coming very soon. Baby Bear can hardly wait, but there?s a lot to be done. Most important of all, special visitors are coming, and Baby Bear is anxious to greet them. Every page of this delightful book reflects the anticipation that all children share as the holiday approaches. Toddlers will love the story and delight in John Prater?s illustrations, as they wait for their own Christmas to arrive! [back jacket flap] About the Author John Prater is an artist who lives and teaches in Portsmouth, England. In addition to writing and illustrating children?s books, he gives frequent talks and art demonstrations to school children throughout England. He is also author of several more Baby Bear books published in North America by Barron?s. They include Again!; Big Baby Bear Book; Number One, Tickle Your Tum; and Oh Where, Oh Where?. Read more Continue reading Read less