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When winter ends, a solitary bear opens his eyes to a roaring factory that now occupies his once-safe cave. The town that surrounds it refuses to acknowledge his true nature, casting doubt on who he is. Through encounters with skeptical townsfolk and surprising allies, the bear faces questions of identity and belonging, challenging the boundaries between human and animal alike.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Frank Tashlin
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