Synopses & Reviews
Once again, bestselling author Suzanne Bloom crafts a story about her beloved Goose, Bear, and Fox that focuses on the simple emotional truths of childhood. Bear is quietly sitting by himself so Fox wonders if Bear is sad or mad or lonely. But no, Bear just occasionally enjoys a little quiet time alone. Not to be outdone, Fox decides that she would like quiet time alone, too—with Bear! Needless to say, Fox’s version of quiet time is very different from Bear's. Fortunately, the friends finally figure out the best way to be alone, together.
Review
*andquot;. . . Short on words and long on expressive artwork--a charming addition to a winning series for little ones.andquot; --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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andquot; . . . Bloom sets the action against a placid blue backdrop, and thereand#39;s plenty of subdued comedy in her fuzzy pastel portraits of Fox, Bear, and Goose, who eventually wanders over to be andquot;alone togetherandquot; with the other two. Itand#39;s a pleasant reminder that friendship takes all kinds...andquot; --Publishers Weekly
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andquot; . . . This title offers a winning combination of earnestness and flippancy, sweetness, and saltiness. Readers will gain insight into the rewards of contemplation and quiet. The book will inspire rich discussions about what it means to be alone and together and what the experience of andquot;alone togethernessandquot; might mean for friends.andquot; --School Library Journal
Synopsis
Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
This simple and endearing story about friends learning to understand each other's differences is filled with author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom's gentle humor and trademark pastel illustrations. Sometimes Bear likes quiet time by himself. But his friend Fox has a very different idea of what quiet means. Can Bear's quiet aloneness and Fox's noisy togetherness ever result in a satisfying compromise?
This title offers a winning combination of earnestness and flippancy, sweetness, and saltiness. Readers will gain insight into the rewards of contemplation and quiet. The book will inspire rich discussions about what it means to be alone and together and what the experience of alone togetherness might mean for friends. --School Library Journal
Synopsis
Sometimes Bear likes quiet time by himself. But his friend Fox has a very different idea of what quiet” means. Can Bears quiet aloneness and Foxs noisy togetherness ever result in a satisfying compromise? This simple and endearing story about friends learning to understand each others differences is filled with Suzanne Blooms gentle humor and trademark pastel illustrations.
About the Author
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: Treasure and A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. Her other books include No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, We Keep a Pig in the Parlor, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York.Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: Treasure and A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. Her other books include No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, We Keep a Pig in the Parlor, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York.