Bearplane!

Illustrated by Sam Wedelich On Tour
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$18.99 US
On sale May 31, 2022 | 32 Pages | 9780593112267

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Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood and critically acclaimed artist Sam Wedelich.

Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.

Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.
Time for your first bearplane ride!

“The perfect pick for first-time fliers . . . Essential." —Common Sense Media

“Buoyant and properly reassuring." —Booklist
* "Both accessible and fun."BCCB (starred review)
“Adorable.” TinyBeans
“Fun for travelers of all ages.” —The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
© Lisa V. Leach
Deborah Underwood is the author of more than twenty picture books, including Every Little Letter, The Panda Problem, Interstellar Cinderella, and New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book, and Here Comes the Easter Cat. She lives in Northern California. View titles by Deborah Underwood
Sam Wedelich is the creator of the Chicken Little series and the illustrator of Bearplane! by Deborah Underwood. She is also a cartoonist, illustrator, and installation designer. When she isn't hunched over her art table trying to make something funny or beautiful, Sam enjoys gardening, cycling, and making music. She lives in upstate New York with her family. View titles by Sam Wedelich

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Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood and critically acclaimed artist Sam Wedelich.

Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.

Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.
Time for your first bearplane ride!

“The perfect pick for first-time fliers . . . Essential." —Common Sense Media

“Buoyant and properly reassuring." —Booklist
* "Both accessible and fun."BCCB (starred review)
“Adorable.” TinyBeans
“Fun for travelers of all ages.” —The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Author

© Lisa V. Leach
Deborah Underwood is the author of more than twenty picture books, including Every Little Letter, The Panda Problem, Interstellar Cinderella, and New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book, and Here Comes the Easter Cat. She lives in Northern California. View titles by Deborah Underwood
Sam Wedelich is the creator of the Chicken Little series and the illustrator of Bearplane! by Deborah Underwood. She is also a cartoonist, illustrator, and installation designer. When she isn't hunched over her art table trying to make something funny or beautiful, Sam enjoys gardening, cycling, and making music. She lives in upstate New York with her family. View titles by Sam Wedelich

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