About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a long separation from a friend, or when they feel left out of an activity they cannot participate in. It is a gentle story about Beatrice the bunny and Bear, who must part ways for the winter because of Bear's hibernation. Beatrice tries to join him, but quickly realizes that some differences are natural and okay. This story beautifully validates the sadness of missing someone while celebrating the creative ways we stay connected through distance and time. It is a perfect choice for preschoolers and early elementary children who are learning how to navigate big changes in their social circles. Parents will appreciate the way it models proactive friendship and patience, showing that a temporary goodbye is not the end of a bond.
