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 studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She never planned on writing books, but her illustrations demanded it. The need for words outweighed her fear of writing. Salina is an award-winning author/illustrator of more than 100 books for children, including Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, and Penguin in Love. She lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.com
Author location: San Diego, CA