Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.
"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." Guardian

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...

The amusing text features plenty of giggle-inducing dialogue and makes Bear’s and Bird’s individual quirks and distinct personalities shine. The charming digital illustrations in warm colours skilfully portray the bubbly duo, communicating a kaleidoscope of emotions with minor changes in posture and facial expressions. How lucky for readers that plenty more adventures of the pair are already available. The White Ravens 2024

Jarvis is the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair and Thank You, as well as the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg, all written by Patricia Toht. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories is Jarvis’s first chapter book. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.

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