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.com Review Author Salina Yoon on the inspiration behind Found FOUND is the story of a bear who finds a stuffed bunny in the forest. While searching for the bunny’s owner, Bear develops an attachment to the lost and treasured toy. Will he be able to do the right thing and return the bunny when its owner arrives? FOUND was inspired by lost and found posters in my neighborhood. I thought about how kind it is to not only care for lost animals, but to actively try to seek out their families. I wondered if a child would grow attached to the pet while caring for it, and how the child would feel if the owner came forward. Any child who has loved and lost will share in Bear's emotions; from sorrow, even mourning, to utter delight when the bunny is home, safe and found. Salina Yoon Bear finds a lost bunny. . .View larger . . .and tries to find his owner. . .View larger Bears shows some of Salina's early sketches for the book. . . .by putting up lost and found posters.View larger Bear begins to grow attached to his newfound friend.View larger Read more From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1—Bear finds a lost toy bunny in the forest and adores it instantly. Bravely, he does the right thing by putting up "Found" notices and searching diligently for the bunny's owner. Just when he thinks no one will claim it, Moose recognizes his lost lovey. Bear prepares for a tearful parting, but Moose has outgrown the toy (as indicated by his necktie) and gladly passes it on to an appreciative Bear. "Floppy was home, safe and FOUND!" Bear is such a good guy: he cares about others' feelings, he's proactive, he's even responsible enough to wear a helmet while riding a tricycle. It's impossible not to like him. The consistently inanimate portrayal of Floppy emphasizes the intensity of Bear's feelings and imagination. The simplicity of the understated text lets the emotion shine through. Thick-lined, opaque digital paintings offer dramatic perspectives alternating with straightforward scenes. Humorous touches include a bulletin board of clever LOST flyers and a little bird who follows Bear around, clearly interested in Floppy's fate. A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys.—Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL Read more From Booklist Question: Will books about lost toys ever go out of style? Answer: Does a bear skip in the woods? This one does, anyway, and he discovers an abandoned stuffed rabbit. Well, that’s no good! He rushes home, designs a Found poster, and then posts cute little copies of it everywhere, from the tip-tops of trees to beneath the stream. For a long while, nothing happens—until one day a moose stops him with a cry of Floppy, my bunny! Here things take a poignant turn; Bear discovers he doesn’t want to return Floppy. It’s quite sad, until Moose, who is an adult (you can tell because he wears a tie, though nothing else), realizes that special toys are meant to be passed on to someone special. The story is as simple as can be, but the emotions behind it are complex, and Yoon’s bright, thick-lined digital illustrations reflect that—they’re both cute as heck and heartbreaking, and alternate between amusing panoramas and emotional close-ups. Knuffle Bunny fans, hark! Preschool-Kindergarten. --Daniel Kraus Read more Review “A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear's competing desires.” ―New York Times Book Review“A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review“A winning tale about finding new friends.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it's important to do the right thing even when it's hard is one that everyone needs to hear.” ―Library Media Connection“The story is as simple as can be, but the emotions behind it are complex, and Yoon's bright, thick-lined digital illustrations reflect that--they're both cute as heck and heartbreaking, and alternate between amusing panoramas and emotional close-ups. Knuffle Bunny fans, hark!” ―Booklist“Snuggle up with a favorite stuffed pal for a cozy lap read.” ―BCCB“A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys.” ―School Library Journal“Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones.” ―Kirkus Reviews, on Penguin and Pinecone“This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms.” ―Booklist, on Penguin and Pinecone“Simple yet affecting . . . ideal for a lesson plan on friendship, this book explores the theme sweetly and boldly.” ―Library Media Connection, recommended, on Penguin and Pinecone Read more About the Author Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 150 books for children, such as Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, and Be a Friend, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.com Read more