Synopses & Reviews
Sandbear is a touching story about a hare who hastily builds a new friend out of sand while playing at the beach. But in a moment of laziness, Hare gives Sandbear a single grass arm, a tiny pinhole mouth, and short stubby legs. Sandbear, however, has the heart of a true friend. When Hare falls into a hole, Sandbear pours himself into fill the hole to rescue Hare. An appreciative Hare rebuilds Sandbear, but this time with all the right Bear-y parts.
Sandbear is as sunny as a day at the beach and as fresh as a sea breeze.
Synopsis
A sunny story of friendship between a hare and a bear.
About the Author
Shen Roddie is the author of many fine books for children including
Toes are to Tickle. She was born in Singapore and began her writing career as journalist and also worked as head of media for Shell Company and as a free-lance copy-writer before becoming a children's book author. She now lives in Oxford, England.
Jenny Jones is both a fine artist and a children's book illustrator. She enjoys working with watercolors, oil, and charcoal, and often draws scenes related to the farming community where she lives. In 1998 Jenny was involved in a series of six educational television programs in the UK. She says of the experience, "No doubt I was chosen as much for the lovely spot in which I live, the chicken and geese, the sheep, and my dog who has star qualities, as for my artistic talents!" She has recently begun illustrating children's books which include: Danny and the Great White Bear and Happy Birthday Amelia. She lives deep in the Welsh countryside.