The Bear and the Moon
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- £8.99
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- £8.99
Publisher Description
The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life.
The two companions embark on a journey—a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery.
This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness.
• Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations
• Simply told and profoundly felt
• Award winning author-illustrator team
The Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young.
This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt.
• Just as ideal for gently soothing young readers to sleep as it is for encouraging a contemplative break from an energetic day
• Great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a beautiful friendship or bedtime story
• Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old
• You'll love this book if you love books like Waiting by Kevin Henkes, Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai, and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Burgess (Drawing on Walls: A Life of Keith Haring) and Chien (The Town of Turtle) add savor to a simple story with visceral writing and elemental artwork. A red balloon floats toward a young black bear: "It was red as a berry and round like the moon with a long silver string drifting brightly in the breeze." The bear's roly-poly body provides a cozy counterpoint to the balloon's smooth surface. The two engage in a pas de deux "When he walked, it walked. When he danced, it danced" until a too-eager bear hug ends the balloon's short life. The animal is stricken ("Bad bear, he thought. Bad, bad bear") until comfort arrives from another sky-given orb, which "reached down to him and gently stroked his fur." Chien creates each spread with a sense of freshness, giving the expressive bear's world an ancient feel with long horizons and sheets of color. Burgess writes with nimble emotionality; sprightly phrases lead up to the balloon's demise ("What a wonderful thing! What a squishable, huggable thing!"), and genuine mourning occurs after. Together, the creators deliver an essential message of self-acceptance: "Good bear. Kind bear. Don't worry, bear." Ages 3 5.
