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| Author | Richard T. Morris |
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| Illustrator | LeUyen Pham |
| Publisher | Little, Brown, and Company |
Publication date | June 1, 2019 |
| Pages | unpaged |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor |
| ISBN | 9780316464451 |
Bear Came Along is a 2019 picture book by Richard T. Morris and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. It tells the story of a group of animals on a river adventure. Published on June 1, 2019, Bear Came Along was based on memories Morris had of going to overnight camp for the first time. The watercolors, ink, and gouache illustrations Pham created were special for her. Critics wrote about her ability to juggle several different tones through the pictures. These illustrations were also generally seen as complementing the book's theme of being connected to others. The book was generally well reviewed and received a 2020 Caldecott Honor.