{"product_id":"bear-and-bird-the-secret-and-other-stories-isbn-9781536239430","title":"Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eA secret is in the air as the unlikely friends return in four more stories threaded with Jarvis’s signature warmth and subtle humor. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she’s relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn’t reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?). And when the two of them learn they have zero dislikes in common—from lasagna to chess to the word \u003ci\u003earmadillo\u003c\/i\u003e—and wonder if they can still be friends, they soon realize there’s one important dislike they can both agree on. Whether the challenge is being hopeless at keeping a secret (Bear), or getting befuddled about the rules for hide-and-seek (Bear again), this ever-endearing pair continue to charm in a sixth set of gentle stories.Bear and Bird are a case study for the comedy that arises from simple misunderstandings. . . . Jarvis has turned out another winner in this highly recommended early reader series.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good step into longer-format books. Its stories also explore a useful range of emotions without expressing judgement or becoming didactic, uplifting honesty amid the relatable, humorous scenarios.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eJarvis \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of the Bear and Bird series, as well as the picture books \u003ci\u003eAlan’s Big, Scary Teeth\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTropical Terry\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Follow Me, Flo!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Boy with Flowers in His Hair\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThank You: Saying Thanks to . . . Everything!\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. He is also the illustrator of\u003ci\u003e Pick a Pine Tree\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Pick a Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePick a Perfect Egg\u003c\/i\u003e, all by Patricia Toht. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, he lives in Manchester, England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232967012581,"sku":"NP9781536239430","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536239430.jpg?v=1767722291","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bear-and-bird-the-secret-and-other-stories-isbn-9781536239430","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}