Winner of the SCIBA 2014 Book Award for Best Picture Book

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An NPR Best Book

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A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear's competing desires.

New York Times Book Review

A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.

Publishers Weekly, starred review

A winning tale about finding new friends.

Kirkus Reviews

Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it's important to do the right thing even when it's hard is one that everyone needs to hear.

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