About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked by a busy world or is struggling with the frustration of having something important to say while others are preoccupied. It is a gentle, rhythmic story about a patient Bear who wants to tell a story before winter, but stops to help each of his friends prepare for the coming cold instead. By the time he wakes up in the spring, he has forgotten his tale, only to find that his friends are now ready to help him. This story is a masterclass in patience, empathy, and the reciprocal nature of friendship. It is perfectly paced for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2 to 6) who are learning the social rhythm of 'give and take.' Parents will appreciate the calm, soothing tone that makes it an ideal bedtime selection, as well as the subtle lesson that being a good listener is just as valuable as being a good storyteller.
