Five Bears: A Tale of Friendship

Five Bears is a tale about friendship and acceptance that teaches children that even though we may look different, we can still be friends.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Five Bears is a gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past differences, written by Catherine Rayner, the winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. The story begins with Bear walking through the forest, minding his own business, when he encounters another bear. The other bear is different, and the two bears wander along, thinking different thoughts and looking in different directions. As they continue their journey, they come across several other bears, each unique in its way. Eventually, they find a bear stuck in a tree. At that moment, the bears realize that they might not be so different after all and that they could potentially be friends.

Five Bears is a tale of friendship and acceptance that is perfect for little ones. It teaches children the importance of embracing diversity and finding common ground, even among those who seem different. The book's beautiful illustrations add to its charm, making it a cherished addition to any child's library. Through the story of the five bears, readers are encouraged to open their hearts and minds to the possibility of friendship and to recognize that everyone, regardless of their appearance or differences, deserves to be loved and accepted.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 280 x 252 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529051308