Sissy Bear at The Fort

Sissy Bear at The Fort by Holly Arnold Kinney. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780692737613.

How did a real bear come to live at the famous Colorado restaurant, The Fort? Author Holly Arnold Kinney actually took naps with Sissy in 1963 when she was just 9 years old, when both she and Sissy lived at The Fort. This charming true story of Sissys life, including her rescue by the Arnold family, her love affair with Lobo,the German Sheppard, and how Sissy kissed so many Fort guests from 1963-1982, will enchant the young at heart as well as every child. For any animal lover, this book is filled with actual family photos of Sissy, as well as beautiful illustrations by Christina Wald.