SMALL BEAR

About the Book

Imagine the huge seas, the dazzling colours of sky and ice and the amazing creatures of the far North. Here lives Small Bear, with his Mother. He does not understand the world that is changing around him but longs to explore it and rushes into an adventure that very nearly ends in disaster. Only the mysterious power of the Deep can rescue him, and then Small Bear begins to grasp the true meaning of his name and destiny. Author Janet Killeen provides readers with an exciting and touching coming of age adventure in her vibrantly illustrated picture book portraying the exploits of Small Bear.

About the Author

About the Illustrator Edward Chilton-Higgins is an artist, illustrator, teacher, husband to Jenny and father to Sam and Gabriel. He lives and works in London. Inspirations are many, but include Rembrandt, Turner, J W Waterhouse, Holman Hunt, James Turrell, Walk Kelly’s ‘Pogo’, Charles M. Shulz’s ‘Peanuts’ and Bill Watterson’s “Calvin and Hobbes’. He also loves music, movies and good TV. About the Author Janet Killeen lives in South London. A retired teacher, she has published collections of short stories for adults as well as writing for children. She believes children can be empowered with language and develop imagination, humour and empathy through stories they enjoy. www.janetkilleen.com