 | Bear And Bird: The Secret And Other Stories (Bear And Bird) Author: Jarvis | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she’s relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn’t reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?).
Reviews:
School Library Journal (08/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/01/2025 Gr 1–2—Four stories demonstrate the funny consequences of missing out on important information. In "The List," Bird is angry at a perceived slight by her friend Bear, so she concocts a list of the rudest names she can think of—egregious epithets like "Stinky Sock Muffin"—to leave for him. Unfortunately, she accidentally gives the list to a friend going to the store for her, then leaves her shopping list on Bear's doorstep. Each story is equally tangled: Bear and Bird decide they can't be friends because they have nothing in common except a distaste for zingleberry juice; Bear accidentally keeps a secret despite his record of being a blabbermouth; and a game of hide-and-seek turns into a pleasant day in a tree for the two friends when it turns out no one is looking for them. Bear and Bird are a case study for the comedy that arises from simple misunderstandings. Reconciliations between the friends are sincere, but never twee. Digitally rendered textured watercolors in abundant cool colors create a sweet and charming forest world. VERDICT Jarvis has turned out another winner in this highly recommended early reader series.—Rachel Owens - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
