“A celebration of simple, pure joy”* from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes. New York Times bestseller!

Old Bear lumbers to his cave to hibernate till spring. In his dreams, he is a cub again, exploring the seasonssummer, fall, winter, and spring.

When he finally awakes, Old Bear is so happy to find the outside world waiting for him, just as beautiful as in his dreams.

As in so many of Henkess books, nothing is superfluous. Every word, line, color choice, and composition feels essential and fits beautifully into a common theme. (Booklist* starred review)

Henkes has created a thoroughly delightful character filled with curiosity and sweetness and placed him in a simple tale that unfolds with a natural, rhythmical pace.Old Bearwill enrapture young listeners for years to come. (School Library Journalstarred review)

Lyrically describing the young-at-heart, Henkes plays an artists game of hot and cold watercolor hues. (Publishers Weeklystarred review)