Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
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Age Range
4+
Release Date
October 10, 2023
ISBN
978-1536231380
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Jarvis’s witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories.

“OK,” said Bird. “I’ll be on this rock. I promise I won’t wander off. I’ll stay on the rock.”
And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.

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.

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Friendship & Humor= Great Read
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
Bear and Bird is the perfect next read for fans of Frog and Toad books. This book has four short stories about the friends, Bear and Bird. This allows children to stop and take a break or keep reading depending on their attention span. The stories center around friendship and are humorous.
In the first book, the friends have argued that of course means they can never be friends again. Since children can also find it hard to forgive, this perfectly illustrates that idea and that it is more fun to be friends again.
The Cake may be my favorite chapter. Bear eats a cake he finds. He doesn’t know who the cake belongs to, so he tries to make a cake that all the friends he knows may enjoy. What is left is so gross no one will eat it even on a dare.
The other two stories center around keeping your word and being together. Overall, these feel-good stories highlight the joy and comfort of friendship while being humorous. The illustrations conveyed a calming feeling that felt nostalgic.

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