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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

By Jarvis

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“These humorous, touching, imaginative stories are matched by illustrations with the same qualities. . . . Friendship at its best.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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 friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice—someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other’s best supporter—whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it perfect). With his signature subtle wit, irresistible art, and an underlying affection, Jarvis draws newly independent readers into a sweet friendship for the ages.

About the contributor(s)

Jarvis is the author-illustrator of the companion chapter book Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories as well as the picture books Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!; and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, among others. He is also the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin, and Pick a Perfect Egg, all by Patricia Toht. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, he lives in Manchester, England.

Book details

ISBN: 9781536235630
Publisher: Candlewick
Date published:
Page count: 64
Categories, genres & themes: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship, Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories, and Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears
Ages: 5 to 9

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