 | Bear and Bird : the stick and other stories (Bear And Bird, Candlewick Sparks) Author: Jarvis | |
| Price: $4.91 | ||
Summary:
Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him-even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back-until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (02/15/25)
Booklist (11/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2024 Best buddies Bear and Bird are back! The charismatic companions navigate more sticky situations, gentle conflicts, and comical mishaps with affection and good humor. In the first story, Bird attempts to gracefully handle an awkward occurrence without hurting Bear’s pride, but what looks like a guide to commenting on appearances turns out to be a fable about fashion. In another, Bird excitedly introduces readers to the splendid Swapsy Day, but an accidental exchange lands a well-intentioned Bird in hot water. The next adventure sees the pair attempting to score the very best sticks, though trying to outdo each other with generosity results in extremely polite conflict. Finally, a confused Bear requests tutelage on time from a perhaps overly confident Bird, resulting in a better understanding of the subject than either of them anticipated, along with an ideal bedtime ending. It’s another enjoyable outing for the darling duo as their adventures continue to slyly subvert storytelling expectations. Adorable illustrations exude warmth, and delightful details add depth to the humorous text. A welcome return of the funniest forever friends. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
