Don't Worry Bear - Hardcover

Foley, Greg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670062456 ISBN 13: 9780670062454

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers, 2008

Synopsis

The star of Thank You Bear returns to make a new friend, as well as a wonderful discovery. When Caterpillar tells Bear that he is making a cocoon, Bear is worried. Will Caterpillar be safe? Will he be warm? Will he stay dry? Throughout the long winter, Caterpillar reassures him that all is fine. But the day comes when Caterpillar?s cocoon is empty and Bear begins worrying all over again. Until a beautiful silk moth lands on his paw. ?Don?t worry, Bear,? he says. ?I?m right here.?

Incredibly touching in its simplicity, Don?t Worry Bear reveals the very heart of friendship.

About this title

About the Author

Greg Foley is the Creative Director of Visionaire, V magazine and VMan. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Reviews

Though Caterpillar has told Bear (Thank You Bear, 2007) not to worry, Bear is uneasy after his friend disappears into a cocoon. He feels better when mouse tells him that Caterpillar is sleeping—until Bear finds the cocoon empty. Then a beautiful silk moth lands on Bear’s paw, explaining that he’s the former caterpillar. Every bit as charming as the previous book, this one also features stark illustrations (only the few characters and tree branches against blank pale pastel backgrounds) and spare text. The Bear’s facial expressions and body language convey the message, making any lengthy clarification unnecessary. In addition to being a comforting, uncomplicated tale about friendship, this enjoyable story can also serve as an early introduction to metamorphosis and spark a discussion on human emotion. Preschool. --Randall Enos

Edition details

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670062456
• ISBN 13: 9780670062454
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Foley Greg
• Number of pages: 32