The Red Fruit -- Lee Gee Eun, Hardcover

Baby Bear is off exploring on his own.

Tok!

Now what's this that just hit his head? Mmmm...it's a delicious red fruit. He must get more.

Up, up, up, to the top of the forest.

Hello Caterpillar! Hello Squirrel! Hello Bees!

Now what is that?

Why, it's the biggest red fruit of all! Baby Bear must have it. He leeeaaaps...

From award-winning Korean illustrator Lee Gee Eun comes a gorgeously illustrated story - delightful at every beat - about first discoveries and always landing in a safe place.

P R A I S E

★ "Economically drawn and narrated, this translated work from Korea spotlights a bear cub's naivete and determination... Beautifully transcends its seeming simplicity."
--Kirkus (starred)

"Perfect for pre- and emerging readers... Playful."
--Horn Book

"Children follow a baby bear on an adventure to find more of the delicious red fruit that has fallen to the ground... young readers will relish joining in the journey. The tale lends itself to an easy storytelling session."
--School Library Journal

Author: Lee Gee Eun
Publisher: Levine Querido
Published: 11/28/2023
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.90h x 7.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781646147007
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2023
School Library Journal 09/01/2023 pg. 89
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2023 pg. 57
BookPage 11/01/2023