Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend: A Picture Book

(Hardback)

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Fall in love with a turtle wearing a bear suitdetermined to prove that hes a for-real bearin this laugh-out-loud silly friendship story from the award-winning Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur VS. series and Unicorn Thinks Hes Pretty Great

When a turtle in a bear suit claims he is a for-real bear, he must prove himself to another turtle who just so happens to be a for-real bear expert. Hilarity ensues as Bearsuit Turtle proves he can climb trees, hibernate, and do other for-real bear stuff . . . like riding bikes, eating ice cream, and smashing pumpkins.

But when Bear-Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle has to admit a truth of his own. Whether or not these two turtles are for-real bears or experts, they just might become for-real friends.

With a fabulously endearing, offbeat, and memorable new character; playful, true-to-life child dynamics; and a goofy, kid-perfect sense of humor, Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend is sure to charm readers everywhere. Includes a page of for-real bear facts at the end.

Reviews

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[R]aw, comedic immediacy...an impish delight thats certain to tickle readers"

* Publisher Weekly *
The text is ideal for reading aloud and laughing along with, while the visual gag builds into a sweet relationship. An amiable romp, funny to look at and fun to read. * Kirkus Review *

Author Bio

Bob Shea has written and/or illustrated over 20 picture books including the popular Dinosaur Vs. series, Unicorn Thinks Hes Pretty Great, and the Ballet Cat early readers series. His most recent picture book, Chez Bob, received three starred reviews, with Booklist calling it terrifically funny and surprisingly sweet. Bobs characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr, Playhouse Disney, and PBS Kids.