I See You, Sad Bear
By (Author) Vern Kousky
St Martin's Press
St Martin's Press
9th January 2024
10th August 2023
United States
Children
Fiction
Children's / Teenage general interest: Bears
Children's / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Children's / Teenage emotions: Sadness, unhappiness, disappointment
Children's / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
813.6
Hardback
40
Width 238mm, Height 285mm, Spine 10mm
405g
A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind. Sad Bear, why are you so sad As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he's so blue. Did you drop your ice cream on the ground Was it your birthday and did all your friends forget Or maybe there is no reason at all. You are just simply sad. Soon a friend arrives and tries his best to cheer up Sad Bear. But the truth is, everyone gets sad, and sometimes all we need is a friend by our side. For readers big and small, this moving and gentle tale takes on big concepts like sadness and empathy, helping young readers learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.
"Gracefully understated and understanding, for Sad Bears and their friends, too." - Kirkus Reviews
"lllustrations smartly reflect the mood of the story." - School Library Journal
"Gentle...and poetic." - BCCB
Vern Kousky is the author-illustrator of Milo Is Missing Something, Harold Loves His Woolly Hat, and Lawrence: The Bunny Who Wanted to be Naked. He is also the creator of The Blue Songbird and Otto, the Owl Who Loved Poetry. vernkousky.com @vernkousky