Can gruff and grumpy Bear cheer up his usually upbeat friend Mouse?(goodreads summary)
Bear is suppose to meet Mouse at his home for a picnic. Little Mouse is always on time and bright-eyed when they plan fun things to do. But when Mouse is a no show, Bear becomes concerned and begins to worry. He sets off to look for him and finds Mouse sitting on a stump looking rather dreary. Mouse explains he feels sad with all the changes that come with Autumn. Will Bear find a way to help cheer up his usually happy friend?
This a heartwarming story about friendship, the changing seasons and comforting others who have the blues. Mouse feels sad because he doesn't like the falling leaves, the birds heading south and the flowers drying up. He is struggling with everything going away. Kids who have difficulty with change will relate to how Mouse is feeling. By trying to cheer Mouse up though, Bear does find his sadness rubbing off on him making him grumpy and sad as well. Together they work out their sad feelings in a supportive way that only good friends can do. The watercolor illustrations are warm and gentle giving the feeling of blowing winds and crunchy leaves. It is a wonderful story to spark discussion about change, the feelings of others and ways they can help someone when they are feeling down for whatever reason. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-7.~
Title: A Fall Day for Bear
Author: Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
Pub date: September 2025, Candlewick Press
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 40 pgs.
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