Kuma-Kuma Chan's Travels

by Kazue Takahashi

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Pub Date Sep 11 2017 | Archive Date Nov 30 2017

Description

In the third book in the Kuma-Kuma Chan series, the title character flies off to a south sea isle where he lies in the sun and drifts into a lazy snooze. He climbs to the summit of a mountain and views the sunrise while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Instead of physically setting out for one place or another, Kuma-Kuma travels freely all over the world - inside his head. Once again, Kuma-Kuma Chan charms as he exemplifies the joy of a simple, peaceful, life. With its spare text and delightful illustrations, this small-format picture book invites readers to explore their own imaginations and create their own travels.

In the third book in the Kuma-Kuma Chan series, the title character flies off to a south sea isle where he lies in the sun and drifts into a lazy snooze. He climbs to the summit of a mountain and...

A Note From the Publisher

Kazue Takahashi is a Japanese illustrator and children’s book author whose debut book Kuma-Kuma Chan, The Little Bear was published in Japan in 2001. She has since authored several other books for children, including Kuma Chan on a Rainy Day (about a bear cub exploring a playground in the rain) and Nyaako Chan (about a stray kitten who strolls into a woman’s house). Her adorable characters and illustrations have been embraced by people of all ages.
Kuma-Kuma Chan, The Little Bear (978-1-940842-01-1)
Kuma-Kuma Chan’s Home (978-1-940842-09-7)

Advance Praise

The illustrations are wonderful simplified shapes and are done in sweet pastels that visually reinforce the quiet world of this charming little bear. Though it's the third book in the series, it stands alone, but it's a great reason to check out the other two. A delightful, engaging book for a broad audience, an effective form of stress reduction, and a catalyst for readers' own imaginary travels—all in an irresistibly wee package. —Kirkus Reviews starred review

The illustrations are wonderful simplified shapes and are done in sweet pastels that visually reinforce the quiet world of this charming little bear. Though...