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Black Bear Goes to Washington - (Black Bear Sled Dog Adventures) by Denise Lawson (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Black Bear Goes to Washington is based on the real adventures of Black Bear, a sled dog who spent 11 years in a remote part of Alaska along the Yukon River.
- 5-8 Years
- 8.5" x 11.0" Paperback
- 30 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Travel
- Series Name: Black Bear Sled Dog Adventures
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About the Book
Black Bear is a sled dog from deep in the bush of Alaska. After 11 years in the Alaskan wilderness, she retires from dog sledding and makes the journey to Washington, DC. Follow her on her first adventure as she discovers her new world and offers some sled dog insights.Book Synopsis
Black Bear Goes to Washington is based on the real adventures of Black Bear, a sled dog who spent 11 years in a remote part of Alaska along the Yukon River. Learn about this endearing sled dog's life in the Alaskan bush and her journey of discovery after she arrives in Washington. Through a unique style of illustration, readers are immersed in the world of Black Bear as she adjusts to her new world. The book inspires teamwork and cooperation and introduces young minds to the concept of adapting to change and new experiences. Through the voice of Black Bear, the story conveys the essence of sled dog life in Alaska and lightheartedly suggests that we could all learn a little something from some old sled dogs.
Black Bear Goes to Washington is the first in a series. At the end of this story, Black Bear is wearing her life vest ready to embark on her next adventure.
The author first met Black Bear on an expedition in Alaska and later had the opportunity to adopt her. Black Bear is now retired and lives with the author and her family in the Washington, D.C. area. A portion of the proceeds of the book will be used to support the adoption and rehoming of retired Alaskan sled dogs.
Review Quotes
Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch (Volume 29 Number 3 - March, 2019)
Written and illustrated by Denise Lawson, "Black Bear Goes to Washington" is based on the real adventures of Black Bear, a sled dog who spent 11 years in a remote part of Alaska along the Yukon River. Children ages 5-8 will learn about this endearing sled dog's life in the Alaskan bush and her journey of discovery after she arrives in Washington. Through a unique style of illustration, young readers are immersed in the world of Black Bear as she adjusts to her new world. "Black Bear Goes to Washington" inspires teamwork and cooperation and introduces young minds to the concept of adapting to change and new experiences. Through the voice of Black Bear, the story conveys the essence of sled dog life in Alaska and lightheartedly suggests that we could all learn a little something from some old sled dogs. "Black Bear Goes to Washington" is the first in a series. At the end of this story, Black Bear is wearing her life vest ready to embark on her next adventure. Denise Lawson first met Black Bear on an expedition in Alaska and later had the opportunity to adopt her. Black Bear is now retired and lives with the author and her family in the Washington, D.C. area. A portion of the proceeds of the book will be used to support the adoption and re-homing of retired Alaskan sled dogs. "Black Bear Goes to Washington" is unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections.
Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch (Volume 29 Number 2 - February, 2019)
A thoroughly charming picture book story that will have a very special appeal for children ages 5-8, "Black Bear Goes to Washington" is an especially recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections for young readers.