About this item
The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life.The two companions embark on a journey - a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery.This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness.* Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations* Simply told and profoundly felt* Award winning author-illustrator teamThe Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young.This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt. * Just as ideal for gently soothing young readers to sleep as it is for encouraging a contemplative break from an energetic day* Great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a beautiful friendship or bedtime story* Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more* Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old* Add it to the shelf with books like Waiting by Kevin Henkes, Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai, and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.
About the Author
Matthew Burgess is an Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College. He is the author of a poetry collection, Slippers for Elsewhere (UpSet Press, 2014) , and four children's books: Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings (Enchanted Lion Books, 2015) , The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon (Knopf, 2019) , Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring (ELB, 2020) , and The Bear and The Moon (Chronicle, 2020) . He has edited an anthology of visual art and writing titled Dream Closet: Meditations on Childhood Space (Secretary Press, 2016) , as well as a collection of essays titled Spellbound: The Art of Teaching Poetry (Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 2019) . Several books are forthcoming, Make Meatballs Sing: The Life & Art of Corita Kent (ELB, 2021) , and Bird Boy (Knopf, 2021) . A poet-in-residence in New York City public schools since 2001, Matthew also serves as a contributing editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine.
