What’s the best way to meet a bear? Bring a book!
Julia has plenty of forest friends―but no bear has ever appeared. Inspired by a book she’s reading, she tries honey… then blueberries… and soon, she’s on a heartwarming quest to meet a bear who just might love books as much as she does.
How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read is a gentle, funny story about friendship, patience, and the magic of reading. With expressive illustrations and a lovable heroine, this picture book is perfect for read-alouds, classroom discussions, and any child who dreams of wild adventures with a furry friend.
Themes: Friendship, reading, patience, creativity
Use for: Storytime, SEL, book-themed classroom activities, bedtime
1. A Book-Loving Forest Adventure: Julia sets out to meet a bear―with honey, books, and imagination!
2. Celebrates Reading & Friendship: A heartwarming story about curiosity, connection, and creative problem-solving.
3. Perfect for Read-Aloud & Storytime: Ideal for bedtime or classroom reading with ages 4–7.
4. Encourages Imagination & Patience: Builds early literacy while teaching emotional intelligence and perseverance.
5. For Kids Who Love Animals & Books: A gentle forest tale for young readers who adore nature, books, and big bear hugs.
Andrew Katz has been writing and teaching in Montreal for more than fifteen years. After graduating from medical school, he completed his master's in English and Creative writing and began teaching at Dawson College. His areas of specialization include Children’s Literature, and in 2013 he won the Dawson College Director General’s Award for Teaching Excellence. How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read is his first children’s book.
Juliana Léveillé-Trudel’s first novel, Nirliit, was hailed by critics and by the public when it was published in 2015. It was translated into English by Vehicle Press in 2018 and will be adapted for the screen. Juliana Léveillé-Trudel is also a playwright and a founder of the Productions de brousse, a theater company. How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read is her first children’s book.
Joseph Sherman is a Gemini award-winning children's animation series director, with 30 years of experience in the design and production of animated series, motion graphics and print illustrations
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