Mika: The Bear Who Didn't Want to Sleep

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A charming winter tale from celebrated Dutch illustrator Erik Kriek that introduces children to animals' winter habits and the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights. Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but he soon learns that he is meant to spend the long, cold winter months hibernating with his mother and father. When the old owl tells Mika about the Northern Lights that appear every winter, he can't stand the thought of missing something so beautiful, and so he sets out on a secret, snowy adventure to find them!

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With retro illustrations and a timeless tale of a bear that doesn't want to hibernate because that will mean he'll miss the Northern Lights! A delightful story, the perfect Christmas present! * Tellingtalesshop on Instagram *

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Erik Kriek is a freelance illustrator and comic artist who studied illustration and graphic arts at the Rietveld Academy for Art and Design in Amsterdam. His popular comic book series, Gutsman, received national acclaim and was adapted for the stage, earning Erik the 2008 Stripschapprijs. Erik has worked with clients around the world including De Volkskrant, Boston Globe, and Weltwoche. He is currently based in Amsterdam.