Frank Asch

Moonbear's Pet Frank Asch

Publisher Marketing: A new pet causes a friendly disagreement for Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear and his friend Little Bird have a brand-new pet! She's a cute little fish, and they name her Splash. One day Splash starts growing wings--or are those paws? Little Bird is convinced Splash wants to be a bird, but Bear disagrees and insists she's turning into a bear just like him. Can Bear and Little Bird have different ideas and still stay friends? And just what will Splash become? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover. Review Citations: School Library Journal 06/01/1997 pg. 78 (EAN 9780689807947, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 06/01/1997 pg. 1715 (EAN 9780689807947, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1997 pg. 258 (EAN 9780689807947, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1998 pg. 62 (EAN 9780689807947, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 11/30/1998 (EAN 9780689820946, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Asch, Frank Frank Asch, a graduate of Cooper Union, has written more than eighty children's books, among them the bestselling classics featuring Moonbear and Baby Bear; Russian National Book Award recipient "Here Comes the Cat"; and Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Golden Award winner "Like a Windy Day". Mr. Asch divides his time between Vermont and Hawaii.