Big Bear & Little Bear Fishing

One day Big Bear tells Little Bear that he is just in the mood for fishing — and Little Bear is, too. First, though, they need the proper outfits, fishing poles loaded into a red wagon, a basket of freshly baked scones, and a good book. Whether much fishing actually happens is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain: the day ends with a cozy nap in the hammock.

Amy Hest's wry, rhythmic text sets a pitch-perfect mood, and Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead fills each bucolic scene with fine-art illustration. A gentle story of friendship and caring that grown-ups who loved classic companionship tales will instantly recognize, it is a treat for all ages and a keeper for the bookshelf.

Product Details
• Author: Amy Hest
• Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 40
• Publisher: Neal Porter Books (Penguin Random House)
• Published: May 21, 2024
• Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
• Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title
• Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2024
• Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

Age Recommendation
• Ages 4–8 years
• Grades Preschool–3

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