Bear's Big Breakfast

Bear’s Big Breakfast is a classic read-aloud tale that helps kids identify the letter “b” and has a funny, unexpected twist at the end. It’s from the author of Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug, Lynn Rowe Reed, and the bestselling, acclaimed illustrator of the Series of Unfortunate Events books, Brett Helquist.

After a long hibernation, Bear wakes up hungry! But what will he eat? He knows he’s craving something with the letter B. . . . Will it be a bark, a bee, a boa . . . or something even more surprising? 

After a long hibernation, Bear wakes up hungry!
But what will he eat?
He knows he's craving something with the letter B. . . .

Will it be bark, a bee, a boa . . . or something even more surprising?

This is a classic read-aloud tale with a funny, unexpected twist.

Praise for ROGER, THE JOLLY PIRATE: “Told with a rhythm and bounce that begs to be read aloud. A rousing and humorous tale.” - School Library Journal

Praise for ROGER, THE JOLLY PIRATE: “With scenes of swords crossed in battle with wild slapstick action, the illustrator of the popular Lemony Snicket series puts comic disaster into a lively picture book that’s just for children who will appreciate the sweet bumbling outsider who isn’t bad enough to get respect.” - ALA Booklist

Praise for ROGER, THE JOLLY PIRATE: “[Helquist’s] work is warm and appealing.” - New York Times Book Review

“Ideal for a read-aloud...Move over, Winnie-the-Pooh; there’s a hungrier bear in town.” - Booklist

Praise for SHARK KISS, OCTOPUS HUG: “Should have readers in hysterics.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for BEDTIME FOR BEAR: “Satisfying. Helquist’s compositions are lovely with just the right quirky details to catch viewers’ attention. Offer this one to those in need of a winter’s read-aloud before naptime.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for BEDTIME FOR BEAR: “Helquist’s sumptuous paintings and expansive sense of visual comedy make this tale a keeper. Readers will want to jump right into these pages and join in the fun. Bonus: with the line “It’s bedtime for bears,” Helquist has coined a bedtime call-to-arms with staying power.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: “With pleasing touches of detail, humor and a few frightful strokes...the eye-catching art makes a strong pairing to the accessible abridgment of Dickens’s text” - Publishers Weekly

Praise for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Helquist’s talent for detail and visual moods is truly remarkable. The whole family will love this one” - Deseret Morning News

Praise for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: “This interpretation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is not to be missed. Brett Helquist gets everything just right.” - Asheville Citizen-Times

Praise for BEDTIME FOR BEAR: “A winning winter read.” - ALA Booklist

Praise for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: “The beloved Christmas classic is skillfully adapted for this simplified introduction to the tale. Helquist’s artistic style is an excellent match for the Dickensian world of mysterious spirits and spooky graveyards.” - Kirkus Reviews