The bear and the duck

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Summary:

"When Bear rescues Duck from a thicket one late winter day, an unexpected friendship begins. Months go by as they tell stories, swim in the river, and explore the forest. But as spring turns to summer, and summer turns to fall, what changes might the seasons bring?"-- Provided by publisher.

Audience:

Ages 4-8. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.

General Note:

Originally published in French: Paris : Éditions des éléphants, 2019 under the title L'Ours et le Canard.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Bears -- Juvenile fiction.

Ducks -- Juvenile fiction.

Rescues -- Juvenile fiction.

Seasons -- Juvenile fiction.

Migratory animals -- Juvenile fiction.

Hibernation -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers,

Publication Date:

2020

2019

ISBN:

9780802855558

Publication Information:

Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Call Number:

P ANGELI

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Summary

One late winter day, a strange noise startles Bear out of his slumber. Grumpily searching for the source, he finds Duck, trapped in the thicket--but not for long. Bear frees Duck with a few scoops of his big paws, and their friendship begins. The more time the two spend swimming, exploring, and telling stories, the less Bear wants to go back to his lonely old life. As spring turns to summer, and summer turns to fall, what else will change?

Stunning woodcut engravings illustrate this gentle story about kindness, the four seasons, and the joy of an unexpected friend.

Author Notes

May Angeli studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Paris and later took engraving classes in Urbino, Italy. In 2013, May received the Grand Prix de l'Illustration from the Moulins Museum of Youth Illustration. The Bear and the Duck is her English-language debut. May lives in Paris.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2--Duck's day is not off to a good start. When his take-off goes horribly wrong, he gets stuck in a tangle of branches. Bear's day is not off to a good start either. He is awoken from his winter's slumber by a big racket outside his den. When he goes to investigate, he finds Duck, who fears the worst from a bear. His fears are unfounded. Bear not only rescues Duck, but gives him shelter, food, and water. As Duck recovers, he and Bear spend their time telling stories and splashing in the pond until the day Duck feels well enough to join a flock heading South. He tells his friend, "Thank you Bear! I'll see you soon. Don't worry--I'll be back." Bear does worry he won't ever see his friend again, but soon enough hibernation supersedes everything. In the spring, Bear visits the pond for a bath and nap in the sun where he is happily awoken by the quacking of his friend. Life is good now that they are together again. Angeli's outstanding wood-engraved illustrations effectively give life and personality to her characters while her palette of colors is just right, especially for her landscapes. Bear has all the grumpiness of an Eeyore, and the delight the characters take in each other's company is right there on the page. VERDICT A sweet tale of an unexpected but meaningful friendship, a mild lesson in patience, and a message of caring--this tale is recommended for all collections.--Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Lib., Troy, NH