Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories: Book 3 in the internationally successful early reader series about friendship from Jarvis

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"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 dont always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! Bird realizes she doesnt need to compete for Bears attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...

Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.

Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Fields Rabbit and Bear series The illustrations are glorious. Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

"Jarviss digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories
The Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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With each story being comparable in length to a picture book and gorgeous full-colour illustrations accompanying the text throughout, this is a wonderful book for littles to share with an adult or to pore over by themselves at the very start of their reading journey but will also be enjoyed by those a little older who are gaining in confidence and are looking for a solo read. * Words Smallest Library *
This delightful duo will amuse both emergent readers and young listeners with their ups and downs and silliness that are beautifully captured in words and pictures by the inimitable Jarvis. * Red Reading Hub *
Another brilliant set of four stories featuring best friends Bear and Bird. * The Strawberry Post *
My five year old grandson and I are already very fond of this pair of friends We strongly recommend this delightfully illustrated book. * The Letterpress Project *

Author Bio

Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a childrens bookmaker. His titles with Walker Books include Bear and Bird, an illustrated fiction series that follows the funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings between a pair of best friends. The first of six titles, Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories, was the Indie Book of the Month on release and has been published into 15 different territories. His picture books include Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, Im Home!, Thank You, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, which won the 2023 Oscars Book Prize and the Indies Book Prize, and Alans Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg series written by Patricia Toht. His titles have over sold 1.6 million copies worldwide and have been published into over 25 languages. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog Milo. Follow him on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.