Very Hairy Bear

A heart-warming tale for young children about a very hairy bear who can't seem to take a nap because his not-so hairy nose gets cold. A charming introduction to the seasons by acclaimed poet Alice Schertle and Scott O'dell Award-wining illustrator Matt Phelan.

ALICE SCHERTLE is a well-known poet with many picture books to her credit, including Down the Road, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, and William and Grandpa, which won the Christopher Award. She lives in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
MATT PHELAN is the illustrator of  The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty Birney and The New Girl . . . and Me by Jacqui Robbins. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.