Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories: Candlewick Sparks -- Jarvis, Paperback

"Blends warmth and cheeky humor. . . . Bear and Bird easily earn a place between Lobel's classic friends Frog and Toad and Clanton's loveable duo Narwhal and Jelly." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it's the tale of a missing Bird and a "talking" flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis's well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for more.

Author: Jarvis
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/10/2024
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN: 9781536235623
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519798 / Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

About the Author
Jarvis is the author-illustrator of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!; and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, among other picture books, as well as the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin, and Pick a Perfect Egg, all by Patricia Toht. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories is Jarvis's first foray into chapter books. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, he lives in Manchester, England.