“It was almost winter
And Bear was getting sleepy.
But first, Bear had a story to tell.”
Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead, a gentle tale of sharing, caring and friendship, is a beautiful companion to Philip and Erin Stead’s A Sick Day for Amos McGee (2011 Caldecott Medal) and And Then It’s Spring.
With stunning, watercolor pictures, Erin Stead captures the gentleness and patience of Bear.
Kind Bear had a story to share before his long winter nap. But Bear’s friends were too busy to listen. They had to get ready for winter. Being a good friend, Bear helps.
His acts of kindness like finding seeds for Mouse, checking the wind for Duck, and tucking Frog into a bed of leaves are tender moments of caring for others.
After months of winter sleep, Bear gathers his friends to begin his long-awaited tale. “But winter is a very long time for a bear to remember.” So Mouse, Duck, Frog and Mole offer prompts. Of course, Bear’s story is about a bear, his sweet friends, and the busy time just before winter.
Stead’s endearing read-aloud of a kindhearted bear with a story to tell deserves a place on every child’s bookshelf.
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Jan – it was suggested to me that you submit this to a wonderful “magazine” called GRAND. Do you know about this yet? Here is part of the message I received.
” ccrosby@grandmagazine.com for possible publishing or promoting in GRAND. We are always looking for good books for children and adults.”
Thank you, Cindy, for the reference! Yes, Ms. Tolar has contacted me. GRAND Magazine is a wonderful resource. Beautiful magazine. I would love to be a part!
We are interested in reviewing some of your books for our GRAND Magazine, a digital magazine for GRANDparents, Families, Grandkids. If interested, please contact me at the above email and for a free digital subscription please go to http://www.grandsub.com or check us out on our website. We are primarily interested in articles and topics relating to grandparents, families and grandchildren. Our owner and editor, Christine Crosby makes decisions regarding books that we then feature in our magazine. Thank you for your consideration. Cindy Tolar, Executive Administrator/Content Curator/Social Media for GRAND Magazine.
Thank you for contacting me, Ms. Tolar. I sent you an email. I am passionate about providing parents & grandparents the joy of reading the best of children’s storybooks.
GRAND Magazine is wonderful and I look forward to talking with you.