The Great Grizzlies Go Home - by Judy Hilgemann (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Two young grizzly bears pay a surprise visit to Alert Bay, BC, in a picture book based on true events.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Two curious young grizzly bears go on A very long swim, far from their usual home in the Great Bear Rainforest. They crunch tart red cranberries in the bog then dig for crabs on the beach. They wander through backyards and feast on plums. Then they sniff something even more delicious--<em>mmm</em>, barbecued salmon. But a village full of people is no place for grizzly bears, no matter how sweet the plums or how tasty that salmon smells. Time for a helicopter ride home!</p> <p><em>The Great Grizzlies Go Home</em> tells the story of the bears' adventurous journey, ending in their safe relocation back to the mainland. Featuring detailed watercolour paintings, engaging text and a concluding section with bear safety tips, the book will capture the imagination of readers young and old.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Based on a real event, this simple story calls attention to the increased presence of bears in urban settings....Luminous, realistic, colorful illustrations capture the splendor of coastal British Columbia, adding geographic, cultural, and naturalistic context as well as revealing the grizzlies as calm, curious, hungry visitors simply enjoying their holiday away from home. Great bear encounter. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>"Judy Hilgemann has illustrated a beautiful story that tells of the challenges grizzly bears and our communities face as we learn to coexist and be more respectful of the natural world." --Michael J. Audain, Grizzly Bear Foundation</p><p>Featuring detailed watercolor paintings, engaging text and a concluding section with bear safety tips, this is a highly recommended addition to the family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library wildlife picture book collections; will capture the imagination of readers ages 3-5. &mdash<i>Midwest Book Review</i></p><p>"With heartwarming illustrations alongside a grizzly-bear-sized adventure, <i>The Great Grizzlies Go Home</i> is a true story of two sibling bears that went on a roller coaster of an island-hopping journey through the Great Bear Rainforest." --Ian McAllister, <i>Pacific Wild</i></p><p>"What an important story! In a time when bears are compelled to come closer to towns, the role of conservation officers and the important jobs they do need to be told. With lovely art and chock full of wonderful facts, this tale teaches and entertains!" --Robert Budd</p><br>
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