# Moonbear - Hardcover

by **Frank Asch** (Author), **Frank Asch** (Illustrator)

**The classic first Moonbear story by National Book Award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch gets a loving refresh to bring the bear who loves the moon to a new generation of young readers!**

When Bear looks up and sees the moon for the very first time, it's love at first sight. Night after night, Bear admires the moon, but soon realizes it's growing smaller and smaller and smaller. Can Bear help stop the Moon from disappearing forever?

Originally published in 1978, _Moonbear_'s spare, sweet story and distinctive and intricate pen and ink drawings are sure to enchant young readers fascinated by nature and the night sky.

### Author Biography

Frank Asch, a graduate of Cooper Union, has written and illustrated more than eighty children's books, among them the bestselling classics featuring Moonbear and Baby Bear, Russian National Book Award recipient _Here Comes the Cat_, and Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Golden Award winner _Like a Windy Day_. Mr. Asch lives in Hawaii.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 16, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Moonbear's Pet

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.5

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 17.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Moonbear - Hardcover

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