Bear Outside (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823446131)

Lots of people have inner strength, but one girl wears hers as a bear outside.

Some folks have a lion inside,
Or a tiger.
Not me.
I wear my bear on the outside.

In this imaginative picture book by Jane Yolen, acclaimed author of many distinguished children's books including Owl Moon and How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, a girl explores the many ways she expresses herself by imagining that she wears a bear as her personal protective shell. They go everywhere and do everything together. The Bear is like a suit of armor and a partner all in one, protecting her from bullies and giving her strength to be bold when she needs it. In turn, she listens to and takes care of the Bear.

Jane Yolen's story beautifully portrays the relationships we have with our inner-selves, encouraging readers to stay in touch with and wear these qualities with pride. Her text is paired with the spritely art of Jen Corace, illustrator of bestseller Little Pea, Small World, and Brave Jane Austen.

Author: Jane Yolen
ISBN-10: 0823446131
ISBN-13: 9780823446131
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/21/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2021
School Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 63
Booklist 02/15/2021 pg. 53
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2021 pg. 128
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average