The Bear and the Seed
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Templar Books
Published:19th Mar '26
Should be back in stock very soon
An inspirational folktale about conservation and protection of the environment by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.
A gorgeously lyrical folktale about the importance of protecting our environment by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.
Bear lives in the bountiful forest, filled with breathtaking flowers and plants, and trees that tower up to the sun. Bear hopes that by the time he wakes up, his determination will help the forest renew.
A gorgeously lyrical folktale about the importance of protecting our environment by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.
Bear lives in the bountiful forest, filled with breathtaking flowers and plants, and trees that tower up to the sun. One night, the trees and plants disappear and when the animals wake up, they begin to flee the forest in grief.
But when Bear finds a lonely seed, he works tirelessly to help it grow, seeking words of advice from the few animals that pass by. He shades it from the harsh wind and cold snowy season, but nature's power is unavoidable and soon it is time for him to hibernate. Bear hopes that by the time he wakes up, his determination will help the forest renew.
[An] inspiring picture book, filled with spellbinding geometric art. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * The Guardian *
Mistry's exquisitely illustrated read is a gentle, hopeful story about patience, care and renewal. -- Anna Bonet * The i Paper *
A beautifully illustrated book which focuses on the forest-living Bear who wakes up to discover his botanical friends have disappeared. -- Aine Toner * The Belfast Telegraph *
We adore this gentle message of perseverance, protection and hope for our planet aimed at one to five-year-olds. . . Stunningly illustrated. * The Sunday Post *
Mistry incorporates intricate patterns into her animals and landscapes, and uses a colour palette of greens, purples, browns and yellow, making this a uniquely beautiful picture book. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *
A beautifully inspirational folktale about conservation and protection of nature. The perfect book to celebrate nature and the coming of Spring. With its lavish internal spreads in Poonam's distinctive, inimitable and intricately detailed style, this is an extraordinarily beautiful book. Children will be absolutely entranced by the images, and the gentle lyrical text is a pleasure to read aloud. -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids *
I love Poonam Mistry's illustrations. . . Her new book, The Bear and the Seed, has a fable-like quality. . . Beautifully written, The Bear and the Seed is an engaging story that gently explores themes of environmental care and the ways small actions can make a difference. -- Alice Ellerby * JUNO Magazine *
A very beautiful book in both illustration and message. . . The poignant message about taking care of the Earth is sure to inspire readers to play their part, however small, in looking after the world around them. . . The illustrations are simply stunning, evocative of folklore and traditional tales, giving the book a timeless quality. . . A story to return to again and again! * Through the Bookshelf *
It's well worth buying this book for its breathtakingly beautiful, intricately patterned illustrations alone. . . A book to share, discuss and to cherish. * Red Reading Hub *
ISBN: 9781787418905
Dimensions: 307mm x 227mm x 5mm
Weight: 460g
40 pages