58 Wonderful Words or “Bear Make Den”

Last weekend, at the Stirling Library, I attended the launch of Jane Godwin, Michael Wagner and Andy Joyner’s new picture book Bear Make Den. Incredibly it has only 58 words but as they say, a picture tells a thousand words, and in Andy’s illustrations there is certainly that.

There were teddy bear biscuits to be gobbled, bears to be drawn and a birthday cake and song for the birth of the book.

A wonderful collaboration from three very talented artists.

Ready for sale!
Ready for sale!
The creators
The creators
Yum! These little teddies didn't last long!
Yum! These little teddies didn’t last long!
Jane discusses the process of working collaboratively with her husband Michael on the story.
Jane discusses the process of working collaboratively with her husband Michael on the story.
A live model for Andy
A live model for Andy
The result!
The result!
Birthday celebrations
Birthday celebrations

 

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