The boy and the bear

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Title:

The boy and the bear

Author:

Corderoy, Tracey, author.

Massini, Sarah, illustrator.

Summary:

When a lonely little boy receives an invitation to play written on a paper boat, he is sure that he has finally found the friend he's been longing for, but Bear isn't quite the playmate the boy had imagined.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Bears -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Massini, Sarah,

Publisher:

Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781536208146

Publication Information:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2019.

Call Number:

P CORDEROY

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

"In this quiet tale by Corderoy, an unlikely friendship grows through the seasons...A sweet tale of unexpected pals."
-- Publishers Weekly

When a lonely little boy receives an invitation to play written on a paper boat, it seems that he has finally found the best friend he's been longing for. But Bear isn't quite the playmate the boy had imagined. Bear may not know how to play games, but when he starts to build a tree house, the boy is intrigued and a magical summer begins. As autumn passes and the first winter snowflakes start to fall, the boy is left alone. Only then does he truly realize how much he misses Bear. It's a happy reunion when Bear finally returns in the spring.

Author Notes

Tracey Corderoy lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire, England, with her husband, two children, and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly cute but sometimes naughty pets. As a teacher who has always had a passion for literature, her head is crammed with countless ideas and stories, and she loves the adventures that her characters insist on sharing with her.

Sarah Massini has always loved to draw. Her mother said it was a blessing how paper and a pencil could keep her quiet and out of mischief for hours. This lifelong habit has seen her through careers in corporate design, children's book design, and illustration . . . which is what she loves doing best. She lives in England with her husband and young son and their terrier, Tess, who keeps guard as she draws.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 1--A young boy is looking for a friend because, as he has discovered, all the best games require two players. There is Bear, but the boy doesn't consider him a potential playmate because, well, he is a bear and not a boy. It turns out Bear is also looking for a friend; he is simply shy. Bear sends the boy a paper boat with a message. The two exchange multiple boat messages and finally meet. At first, the boy is disappointed that the message writer is Bear, but the two try to play anyway. When the games the boy wanted to play don't work for Bear, the two build a tree fort together and pass the autumn companionably. Winter comes and Bear disappears. Once again solitary, the boy passes the time drawing pictures of Bear. With the arrival of spring, Bear returns and the friends are reunited. The mixed media illustrations show a pale boy wearing a sweater and a bright, burnt orange ski hat. Bear is large and blue with a bag slung over his shoulder and a friendly demeanor. VERDICT A sweet, gentle story with the important message of being open to unexpected friendships.--Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

Publisher's Weekly Review

In this quiet tale by Corderoy, an unlikely friendship grows through the seasons. A lonely boy wants to play, but most games require two, and azure Bear's "too shy even to say hello." When a paper boat with "BOO!" written on its side appears, the boy is disappointed to discover that the sender is Bear, who is ill-suited to most games. Bear begins building a tree house, though, and wash-filled mixed-media illustrations show the two bonding, contentedly enjoying each other amid autumn leaves and early snowflakes. Upon winter's arrival, Bear leaves to hibernate, and in melancholic scenes the boy awaits the return of his friend; Massini's grey snowscapes soon melt into springtime scenes, and the story concludes with a joyous reunion between the boy and Bear. A sweet tale of unexpected pals. Ages 2--5. (Nov.)