What S with the Long Naps, Bears?: Learning About Hibernation with the Garbage Gang

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Humorous text and characters help teach kids about hibernation--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 5-7; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: While the Garbage Gang is out exploring the trash dump, they meet a bear named Otto. When Otto explains that bears hibernate, the gang wonders, "What's with the long naps, bears?" But the gang learns that bears aren't the only animals that hibernate, and their question is soon answered. Contributor Bio:  Troupe, Thomas Kingsley Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than thirty children's books. His book Legend of the Werewolf (Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. Contributor Bio:  Toye, Derek Derek was always drawing funny pictures as a kid and that has turned into a wonderful career as a concept designer and children's book illustrator. He is constantly looking for fun and whimsical moments to capture in his illustrations. By day, he works as a concept designer in the animation Industry and by night, he pursues his passion for children's book illustration. Derek lives in Vancouver, Canada. He recently became a proud father of a baby girl and loves to spend time her, his wife and going for long walks with their dog.