As Strong as the River

(Hardback)

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Little cub wants to be big and strong like all the other bears, because there's nothing bigger or stronger than a bear. or is there Join this curious cub as it learns from its mother how to hunt, fish, scratch and be patient in this beautiful debut pic-ture book from Sarah Noble. Touching on themes of nature, nurture, and the importance of family, this is the perfect story for any curious young reader starting to question the world around them.

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This is a gorgeous book, narrated by a baby bear as he learns about life. He's keen to not be big, but Mama bear is wise and says not to hurry. They explore the concepts of big, strength and patience. This is a beautiful, reflective book. * Juno Magazine *
a lovely, comforting story combining family love and relationships with an introduction to the wonder of nature. * A Library Lady *
This one is such a perfect bedtime story in our home. With the prettiest illustrations, we get to spend an afternoon with bear and mama bear and see their appreciation of the river, which little bear realizes is strong and beautiful, just like his mama. * Booksgrowminds on Instagram *

Author Bio

Sarah Noble is an illustrator/author with a passion for colour, composition and storytelling. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the UK. She aims to create beautiful, thought-provoking narratives that resonate with both young and old audiences through her soft and intricate art style. This is her first picture book.