Bear Is Never Alone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802856036)

The New York Times New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award (2023)

A stirring, thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend.

When Bear sits down at the piano, he makes beautiful music, and the other animals can't get enough. "More, more, Pianobear!" they shout. But sometimes Bear just wants to relax. Even when he tries to escape to a quiet tree branch, the voices follow him: "More! More! More!" Finally Bear snaps. No one seems to understand why he's so upset--except Zebra. Zebra loves Bear's music, but she doesn't ask him to start playing again. Instead, she brings over a book...

This moving story is the perfect companion for social-emotional lessons about choosing solitude, respecting boundaries, and building interpersonal awareness. Illustrated in striking shades of black, white, and red, Bear Is Never Alone encourages young readers to notice others' needs and care for them with kindness.

Author: Marc Veerkamp
ISBN-10: 0802856039
ISBN-13: 9780802856036
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.92h x 9.26w x 0.31d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 02/27/2023
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 48