by Nina Marie Corona

CLEAR BEAR is a story about a bear with clear skin, which allows his heart to shine brightly and warm the others around him. The message is a timeless one: Deep inside, beneath our thick skin, fur of many different colors, and sometimes scary sharp teeth -- we are all the same! And if we allow our hearts to shine forth, we can warm the hearts of others and help them to "shed their fur" too. This hardcover children's picture book includes vibrant, colorful illustrations. Its themes of inclusion, equality, authenticity, friendship, community, and love are appropriate for children of all ages. After all, deep inside, we're all children too!