Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Jarvis

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Book cover for Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories
Book cover for Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories
Book cover for Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Jarvis

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Description

A secret is in the air as the unlikely friends return in four more stories threaded with Jarvis's signature warmth and subtle humor.

Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she's relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn't reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?). And when the two of them learn they have zero dislikes in common--from lasagna to chess to the word armadillo--and wonder if they can still be friends, they soon realize there's one important dislike they can both agree on. Whether the challenge is being hopeless at keeping a secret (Bear), or getting befuddled about the rules for hide-and-seek (Bear again), this ever-endearing pair continue to charm in a sixth set of gentle stories.

About the Author

Jarvis is the author-illustrator of the Bear and Bird series, as well as the picture books Alan's Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!; The Boy with Flowers in His Hair; and Thank You: Saying Thanks to . . . Everything!, 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.

Critical Reviews

Bear and Bird are a case study for the comedy that arises from simple misunderstandings. . . . Jarvis has turned out another winner in this highly recommended early reader series.
--School Library Journal

A good step into longer-format books. Its stories also explore a useful range of emotions without expressing judgement or becoming didactic, uplifting honesty amid the relatable, humorous scenarios.
--Booklist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Pub date: 2025-10-07
Length: 64 pages

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