{"product_id":"bearsuit-turtle-makes-a-friend-a-picture-book","title":"Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend: A Picture Book","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBob Shea \u003c\/b\u003ehas written and\/or illustrated over 20 picture books including the popular Dinosaur Vs. series, \n\u003ci\u003eUnicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Ballet Cat early readers series. His most recent picture book, \n\u003ci\u003eChez Bob\u003c\/i\u003e, received three starred reviews, with \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e calling it \"terrifically funny and surprisingly sweet.\" Bob's characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr., Playhouse Disney, and PBS Kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"While Shea's humor is very much on a child's wavelength, adults reading the book aloud will also enjoy the two characters' conversations. Fresh, expressive, and wildly colorful...A somewhat wacky and completely enjoyable picture book.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"Shea...understands the power of subversive humor and honest truth. Combining the two makes the first of this new series a laugh-out-loud romp that won't just have kids giggling: It will have them begging for a reread. Shea's spare, colorful art and conversational text work in perfect unison...This is a must for librarians, teachers and parents looking for a delightful read-aloud to add to their collection. More, please!\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"[R]aw, comedic immediacy...an impish delight that's certain to tickle readers\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The text is ideal for reading aloud and laughing along with, while the visual gag builds into a sweet relationship. An amiable romp, funny to look at and fun to read.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A quirky and sweet animal friendship story with special appeal for fans of the author's other books.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"All's well that ends well in this book that will stand up to multiple read-alouds.\" --\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFall in love with a turtle wearing a bear suit--determined to prove that he's a \"for-real\" bear--in this laugh-out-loud silly friendship story from the award-winning Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur VS. series and \u003ci\u003eUnicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 3 starred reviews! \"Fresh, expressive, and wildly colorful.\" (\n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a turtle in a bear suit claims he is a \"for-real\" bear, he must prove himself to another turtle who just so happens to be a for-real bear \n\u003ci\u003eexpert\u003c\/i\u003e. Hilarity ensues as Bearsuit Turtle proves he can climb trees, hibernate, and do other for-real bear stuff . . . like riding bikes, eating ice cream, and smashing pumpkins. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when Bear-Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle has to admit a truth of his own. Whether or not these two turtles are for-real bears or experts, they just might become for-real friends. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a fabulously endearing, offbeat, and memorable new character; playful, true-to-life child dynamics; and a goofy, kid-perfect sense of humor, \n\u003ci\u003eBearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend \u003c\/i\u003eis sure to charm readers everywhere. Includes a page of \"for-real bear facts\" at the end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/09\/2024 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2025 pg. 83 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/15\/2025 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 72 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/16\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781419771552, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eShea, Bob\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBob Shea\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed children's book author who has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books, including the Dinosaur vs. series and \n\u003ci\u003eUnicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great\u003c\/i\u003e. 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