How beautifully everything is arranged by Nature, as soon as a child enters the world, it finds a mother ready to take care of it.
A MOTHER'S LOVE, A CHILD'S TRUST
THE STORY
Told with simple words, ideas, and illustrations, 'The Life I Know' is the story of a polar bear cub and its mother, and a brief glimpse into the daily events of their lives.
Through the observations of the naive yet curious cub, we learn about a way of life in the coldest place on earth, while discovering some of the things that tie us all together. We see how love and devotion can exist wherever two hearts beat.
Brendan Joyce is an artist, painter, illustrator and cartoonist from Massachusetts. This is his first foray into children's literature, created at the Motherbook Art Studios near his childhood home. He now resides and continues his art and writting in Maui, HI. You can find more of Mr. Joyce's artwork here.
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REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS
5-Star rated on Lulu Bookstore
Children's Author
Peter H. Reynolds (author of 'The Dot') - Gentle and elegant.....the art is beautiful. This poetic polar tale celebrates the warmth of a mother and child's bond amid a vast, cold world.
Teacher
Laura S - Whether you’re a Polar Bear or a person, this picture book will make a wonderful addition to your library! I [read] it to my class...
Critic
Jenn R - The cadence of the rhyming and simplicity of the artwork is beautiful....it's a book with a teachable momment.
Mother of Two
Olivia E - My five and seven year olds both loved this so much, it is now steadfastly in their bedtime book rotation."
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- wide 8.5 x 11 inch landscape
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Paperback softcover verion with a glossy finish
- wide 8.5 x 11 inch landscape
- Glossy Soft Cover
- Quality Heavy Interior Paper
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