The Biggest Bear
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| Author | Lynd Ward |
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| Illustrator | Lynd Ward |
| Country | United States |
| Genre(s) | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Houghton |
| Released | 1952 |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-395-14806-5 |
The Biggest Bear is a children's picture book by Lynd Ward, first published in 1952. It was illustrated using wood engravings, and won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1953.[1]
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Johnny Orchard is jealous because his neighbors have bear pelts, so he goes out to find a bear to trap and kill. However, he finds a small bear who he deems unfit to kill so he brings the bear home. As it grows, it becomes a nuisance to the neighbors, so one day Johnny decides that he is going to kill it. He goes far into the woods, and is filling up his musket when the bear runs off and into a trap that has honey in it. Soon the zoo people come, and they decide to put the bear in the zoo where Johnny can visit him anytime.
[edit] References
- ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 22 March 2007.
| Preceded by Finders Keepers |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1953 |
Succeeded by Madeline's Rescue |
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