Staff Pick
Bear has grown so big and bearish that he really needs to find his own place — but where? With Sophy Henn's beautifully spare and subtly adorable illustrations, Where Bear? is a sweet story of friendship and finding one's place in the world. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
This beautifully illustrated, fun read-aloud will have kids everywhere asking the same question: "Where, bear?"
Once there was a bear cub who lived with a little boy. But over time the bear cub grew... and grew... and GREW! And did things that bears do... and do... and DO! One day the boy looked at the bear and realized he was just too big and bearish to be living in a house. "I think it's time we found you a new place to live where you can be bearish and big," said the boy. "But where, bear?"
So begins a delightful journey that reminds us that even when best friends are apart, they always stay together.
Review
"This gentle tale about friendship and home will give early readers and their grown-ups plenty of food for discussion." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
"Nothing short of magnificent."--Library Media Connection
" A] winsome debut."--New York Times
This beautifully illustrated, fun read-aloud picture book will have kids everywhere asking the same question: "Where, bear?"Once there was a bear cub who lived with a little boy. But over time the bear cub grew . . . and grew . . . and GREW And did things that bears do . . . and do . . . and DO One day the boy looked at the bear and realized he was just too big and bearish to be living in a house. "I think it's time we found you a new place to live where you can be bearish and big," said the boy. "But where, bear?"
From the only two-time World Book Illustrator Sophy Henn, here is a delightful journey that reminds us that even when best friends are apart, they always stay together.
Praise for WHERE BEAR?
* " N]othing short of magnificent. Each page is absolutely charming and begs to be looked at again and again." Library Media Connection, starred review
" A] winsome debut . . . The catchy refrain, 'Then where, bear?, 'and Henn s sophisticated matte-toned illustrations make for a zippy take on the 'finding your place' genre." New York Times Book Review
"This gentle tale about friendship and home will give early readers and their grown-ups plenty of food for discussion." Kirkus Reviews
"Simple illustrations in bold colors allow the bear s repertoire of expressions chagrin, boredom, and terror to take center stage." Boston Globe
" C]hildren will gravitate to the rhythmic repetition and the graphic design. A notable debut." Booklist
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About the Author
Sophy Henn (www.sophyhenn.com) lives and works in Sussex, England. She studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins, accidentally had a London based career as an Art Director in advertising, then completed an MA at University of Brighton in Illustration. Now she writes and illustrates children's books in her studio, with a large cup of tea by her side, and can't quite believe her luck. Where Bear? is her first book. Follow @sophyhenn.