Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories by Jarvis children's map echoing the rings of a

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He chose the books in the Modern Library Exploration series for their literary merit and historical significance--and because he found them such a pleasure to read

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and in so doing announces no final severing of spirit and flesh but an enduring vision of resurrection in that crux

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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories by Jarvis children's map echoing the rings of aJarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock." And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head. Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best