{"product_id":"howie-the-unusual-bear-laure-a-stack-9798256217570","title":"Howie, the Unusual Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming picture book explores the themes of being different, maintaining hope, and discovering one's place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowie stands apart from other bears. While they slumber in dens, search for food in the woods, and hibernate through winter, Howie prefers to build a snug log cabin, lose himself in his library, cultivate his fruit trees, and relish snowy escapades. He's content forging his own way, yet he longs to find another bear like him, someone who truly understands and wants to share his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowie searches far and wide, through every season, but to no avail. Just as he's about to lose hope, Chloe appears in his yard. She adores his home, his books, and his garden - and she's also been looking for a unique bear. Together, Howie and Chloe realize that their very differences are what draw them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing vibrant illustrations and gentle humor, \"Howie, the Unusual Bear\" champions individuality, self-acceptance, perseverance, love, and family. It's a comforting read-aloud for children aged four to seven, and a wonderful choice for parents, grandparents, and educators seeking to encourage children to embrace their own unique journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laure A. Stack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256217570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Laure Stack Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Laure A. Stack","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174477635839,"sku":"9798256217570","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/howie-the-unusual-bear-laure-a-stack-9798256217570","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}