Suzanne Slade has written a new picture book, JUNE ALMEIDA, VIRUS DETECTIVE! illustrated by Elisa Paganelli and published by Sleeping Bear Press. It is available in bookstores now. SBP has agreed to share a copy with one lucky winner living in the United States.

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Hello Readers! I’m glad you stopped by Kid Lit Village today. This week, I’m featuring fiction picture book, EAT UP BEAR! written by Terry Pierce and illustrated by Nadja Sarell. It is new from Yosemite Conservancy and a book that every outdoorsy family needs!

It’s no secret that being outside is great for kids. Interest in family camping is at a tremendous high. And one of the best parts of spending time together in the great outdoors is…enjoying tasty camping food!

Know who else likes to eat outside? Bears! Curious, hungry American black bears just want to eat and eat.

Many people. Many bears. Sharing spaces everywhere.
But bears are hungry. Clever, too. Take care or bears will eat your food!

With bouncy rhyming text and vibrant pictures, this original board book by Terry Pierce and Nadja Sarell shows families how easy it is to keep “people…

Eat Up, Bear! is an adorable, rhyming board book that addresses a big topic: respecting the local wildlife – and keeping yourself safe! – when enjoying the outdoors! Whether you’re having a picnic or birthday party in a park, going on a hike, or enjoying a camping trip, it’s important to remember that local wildlife, especially bears, LOVE to eat and will eat your food – not healthy for them! – unless you keep that food safely packed up and properly disposed of!

Eat Up, Bear!, by Terry Pierce/Illustrated by Nadja Sarell,
(Apr. 2021, Yosemite Conservancy),
$8.99, ISBN: 9781-951179-01-4
Ages 3-6

Author Terry Pierce was kind enough to answer a few questions I had. Enjoy!

MomReadIt: Hi there and thank you so much for writing Eat Up, Bear! I love that you’ve written a fun and informative book about keeping both bears and people safe. What inspired you to…

Terry Pierce has written a new board book, EAT UP, BEAR illustrated by Nadja Sarell and published by Yosemite Conservancy. It is available in bookstores on April 6th. Terry has agreed to share a copy with one lucky winner living in the United States.

All you have to do to get in the running is leave a comment. Reblog, tweet, or talk about it on Facebook with a link and you will get additional chances to win. Just let me know other things you do to share the good news, so I can put the right amount of tickets in my basket for you.

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