Bear Island **signed** [signed] [first edition]

Grief can be particularly difficult to address with young children, and Cordell wisely eschews the platitudes often associated with this emotion, choosing instead to demonstrate the healing powers of nature and time.-Booklist. This copy, a first printing hardcover is in excellent condition, signed and doodled by Cordell on the front endpaper at the 2023 Tucson Book Festival. The book is issued without a dustjacket and the book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.