Unpaginated. Illustrated by Rachel Kuper. The morning of the little girls' birthday has almost come, and the bears have yet to return This warm and adventurous story teaches children the importance of being kind and polite when dealing with others. It also shows the positive role of a loving and caring father. Runaway Bear is a touching tale that is perfect as a family reader. Freeman is best known in art and hobbyist circles for his handmade mohair bears which have appeared on the covers of collector's journals Teddy Bear Artists and Teddy Bear Review . Freeman and his bears have also been featured in Teddy Bear and Friends, Early American Life, Colonial Homes, and Country Living . McGuire is the nationally recognized author of three instructional books on historic New England basketmaking traditions. He also has written articles for magazines as well as produced and starred in an instructional video on his craft
