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Illustrated by: Marta Dorado

Publisher: Beaming Books

Revel in the joy of nature and the One who made it all.

If God Were a Great Big Bear is a rhythmic meditation on the nature of God in the world. Through the eyes of a child, this picture book invites readers to imagine God creating each element of nature specifically for the benefit of the creatures and plants God lovingly made. If God were a mighty whale, she'd make vast, mysterious oceans, wouldn't she? If God were a wiggly worm, he'd make fallen leaves and rotting trees and rich earth, wouldn't he? Rushing streams, mountains full of caves, sun to warm flowers, trees blazing red and orange, and seas full of friends in every shape and size--God created them all! God is in all of creation, and God is in you and me.

Creator God made a perfectly balanced and interconnected world to please not just us humans but every plant and animal, every planet and star in all creation.

Award-winning author Paul Harbridge's lovely, lyrical text flows beautifully alongside Marta Dorado's dazzling illustrations of a world lush with color, light, and life. A perfect book for Easter, Earth Day, and any day.

Release date: April 1, 2025 (Beaming Books)

 

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“Harbridge brings the difficult concept of an invisible creator down to a kid level by putting God in the creations. Dorado’s brilliant colors and a point of view that changes from page to page will keep little listeners poring over the pages. And if the words and pictures inspire the next generation to protect the environment fashioned for the enjoyment and well-being of all God’s creations? All the better.” —Kirkus Reviews, December 2024

“The book is a lovely read for young children that both introduces the idea of God’s omnipresence and teaches curiosity and love for the natural world. Parents of toddlers may find themselves answering as many questions about what worms eat and caterpillars’ metamorphosis into butterflies as they do questions about whether God is in the tree outside their window. Regardless of which direction the relentless “why” questions go, though, they’ll be picking up on an essential truth: that the world around them is infused with divine love, wonder, and purpose.” —U.S. Catholic, July 2025

“Families who embrace a more progressive theology will absolutely want to add this book to your bookshelf. Harbridge’s rhythmic language sweetly moves across creation, imagining God’s presence and intentional design in each natural wonder.” —Englewood Review of Books, May 2025

“The reader will delight in the philosophical questions posed on each page and the colorful illustrations. The queries challenge the reader to imagine the logical creation path and appreciate the beauty of the symbiotic relationship found in our natural world.” —Books Uplift, March 2025

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About the Illustrator: Marta Dorado

Marta Dorado was born in Gijón (Asturias, Spain) in 1989 and raised in a nearby village. She later moved to Pamplona to attend University, where she still lives. After graduating in 2014 with an HND in Graphic Design, Marta started a career as a graphic designer in the advertising industry while developing her skills as an illustrator in her spare time. She also became a self-tough motion graphics animator, and in 2018, she gets a job in a marketing agency in the role of illustrator and animator. In 2020 she decides to establish herself as a full-time freelance illustrator. Her childhood, surrounded by nature and close to the sea, strongly influences Marta’s work. She’s also inspired by music (classic and folk), beauty, and magic. Marta is an avid learner who is always delving into her varied interests (from learning to sew to financial education or the Stoics’ philosophy.

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2021 Governor General's Literary Awards Finalist
Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2021

Author: Paul Harbridge

Illustrated by: Josee Bisaillon

Publisher: Tundra Books

Kate, a young girl with Down Syndrome, spends the summer with her grandparents on a lake, is befriended by a dog named Parbuckle and learns to drive a boat. When a family emergency arises, will she be able to handle it?

Released: May 18, 2021 (Tundra Books/Penguin Random House)

 

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Reviews

“A heartening Canadian picture book with an emotionally resonant ending.” —STARRED REVIEW – Booklist, May 2021

“The author was motivated to write this meaningful and charming story by his own incredibly accomplished sister who has Down Syndrome. He is obviously proud of her and her achievements, and his tender respect shines through this charming tale.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials, June 2021

“Harbridge and Bisaillon succeed in showing their readers that Down syndrome is only a part of who a person is, and that having any diagnosis doesn’t limit our ability to be active or to inspire members of our families and our communities.” –Montreal Review of Books, July 2021

“Colourful mixed-media illustrations by Montreal’s Josée Bisaillon add visual appeal to this heartwarming story, and manage to capture the outdoor joys of summer vacation.” —Postmedia, June 2021

“The book is extraordinarily sensitive and beautiful, and Kate is an unforgettable character.” —Imaginary Elevators, July 2021


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About the Illustrator: Josée Bisaillon

As a young girl, Josée loved drawing cats and houses. She really enjoyed school and always returned home full of stories to tell. She liked being in the classroom so much that she pursued her education all the way to university, where she studied graphic design. It was there that she fell in love with illustration.

Since 2005, with scissors and brushes in hand, Josée has illustrated more than 30 children’s books, as well as magazines and newspapers for adults, all around the world.

Josée lives just outside of Montreal with her spouse, their 3 children one hairless cat and many paper characters.

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]]> When The Moon Comes https://paulharbridge.com/product/when-the-moon-comes-hockey/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:41:26 +0000 https://paulharbridge.com/?post_type=product&p=434 2018 Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Winner
2017 Governor General's Literary Awards Finalist
2018 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award Finalist

Author: Paul Harbridge

Illustrated by: Matt James

In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old. The beaver flood has finally frozen--perfect ice, without a bump or a ripple. They wait, impatiently, for the right moment.

When The Moon Comes is steeped in tradition and nostalgia: for hockey, for childhood, for a simpler time. The beauty of the text is matched by the brilliant, rich illustrations that wonderfully capture the magic of a moonlit night in winter.

Released: Sept. 12, 2017 (Tundra Books/Penguin Random House)

 

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“Harbridge uses language to create a space where magic happens, providing an opportunity for extraordinary things to occur in an ordinary world. Acrylic paint and India ink illustrations in rich jewel tones evoke the frosty chill of deep winter nights and James’s choices in changing perspective stimulates interest. At times, readers are in the middle of the action, racing across the ice, while in other scenes they are small and gazing up at the omnipresent moon.” —School Library Journal, September 2017

“The illustrations, with their burnished waning light, and the clipped-short narrative combine to create an atmosphere that for anyone who has experienced it will feel pitch-perfect.” –Kirkus Reviews

“The text is perfectly complemented by the illustrations, which are as starkly beautiful as winter itself. Working in a community where hockey is pretty unfamiliar to most of my students, I’m looking forward to sharing this book with them!” –Jessica, Goodreads

“…there’s no reason a children’s book can’t be romantic and soulful, and this little gem shows you why. A delightful find.” –Bob Pop, Goodreads


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About the Illustrator: Matt James

Matt James is a painter, illustrator and musician. His books have won many prestigious awards including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, the New Mexico Book Award and the Governor General’s Award for Illustration. Matt lives in Toronto.

Follow Matt on: Facebook | Twitter | Website

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About Paul

My Bio

Paul Harbridge is the author of the picture book Helena’s Voyage (O-Books), and several published short stories, including When the Moon Comes (Tundra Books/Penguin Random House), which won the Muskoka Magazine short story contest. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he works as a speech-language pathologist with adults with developmental disabilities. He and his wife Isabel live in Etobicoke, Ontario and are the proud parents of Daniel and Helena. Paul grew up in Muskoka and feels he carries the lakes and forests in his heart wherever he goes.

Awards
WHEN THE MOON COMES (2017 Penguin Random House Release)

Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award:
WINNER 2018

Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award:
WINNER 2018

Governor General’s Literary Awards – Children’s Literature – Illustration:
SHORTLIST 2017

TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award:
SHORTLIST 2018

The Maine Children’s Choice Picture Book Award:
NOMINEE 2019

USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Trade Book:
SELECTION 2018

OUT INTO THE BIG WIDE LAKE (2021 Penguin Random House Release)

Ezra Jack Keats Award:
WINNER 2022

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards:
SHORTLIST 2022

Booklist:
EDITOR’S CHOICE, BOOKS FOR YOUTH 2022

Governor General’s Literary Awards – Children’s Literature – Illustration:
SHORTLIST 2021

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