Wolf and Bear

Wolf and Bear is a beautiful tale of kindness and hope, exploring the topic of depression through the eyes of a young wolf and her best friend, Bear. Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the V&A Student Illustrator of the Year Award 2022.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Wolf and Bear are two best friends who love to play together, whether it's paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. They are always there for each other, no matter what.

But sometimes, Bear feels sad and wants to be alone. Wolf understands how Bear feels and tries to make him happy. She takes him on walks, plays with him, and tells him stories. But even with Wolf's help, Bear still feels sad sometimes.

One day, Bear tells Wolf that he wants to go to the forest and live alone. Wolf is sad to see Bear go, but she knows that he needs to do what's best for him. She gives him a hug and tells him that she will always be there for him, no matter where he goes.

Days turn into weeks, and Wolf misses Bear terribly. She decides to go to the forest and find him. She travels through the woods, looking for any sign of him. Finally, she finds him sitting by a stream, looking sad.

Wolf sits down next to Bear and asks him what's wrong. Bear tells her that he's still sad and that he doesn't know why. Wolf listens carefully and then tells him a story about a bird who was sad because she lost her flock.

The bird was sad for a long time, but then she decided to fly alone. She flew around the world, exploring new places and meeting new people. She found a new flock of birds to join, and she was happy again.

Bear listens to Wolf's story and realizes that he doesn't need to be alone. He can find happiness by exploring new things and meeting new people. He thanks Wolf for her help and promises to always be there for her, too.

From that day on, Wolf and Bear continue to play together, but they also make time to explore new things and meet new people. They know that happiness is not just about being with someone, but also about being happy with yourself.

Wolf and Bear is a beautiful tale of kindness and hope, exploring the topic of depression. Written and illustrated by the hugely talented Kate Rolfe, winner of the V&A Student Illustrator of the Year Award 2022, this picture book gently introduces young children to a topic which can often be difficult to discuss. The illustrations are authentic and sensitively illustrated, capturing the emotions of the characters and the beauty of the natural world.

The story begins with Wolf and Bear playing together, enjoying the simple pleasures of life. But as time goes on, Bear begins to feel sad and wants to be alone. Wolf tries to make him happy, taking him on walks, playing with him, and telling him stories. But even with Wolf's help, Bear still feels sad sometimes.

One day, Bear tells Wolf that he wants to go to the forest and live alone. Wolf is sad to see Bear go, but she knows that he needs to do what's best for him. She gives him a hug and tells him that she will always be there for him, no matter where he goes.

Days turn into weeks, and Wolf misses Bear terribly. She decides to go to the forest and find him. She travels through the woods, looking for any sign of him. Finally, she finds him sitting by a stream, looking sad.

Wolf sits down next to Bear and asks him what's wrong. Bear tells her that he's still sad and that he doesn't know why. Wolf listens carefully and then tells him a story about a bird who was sad because she lost her flock.

The bird was sad for a long time, but then she decided to fly alone. She flew around the world, exploring new places and meeting new people. She found a new flock of birds to join, and she was happy again.

Bear listens to Wolf's story and realizes that he doesn't need to be alone. He can find happiness by exploring new things and meeting new people. He thanks Wolf for her help and promises to always be there for her, too.

From that day on, Wolf and Bear continue to play together, but they also make time to explore new things and meet new people. They know that happiness is not just about being with someone, but also about being happy with yourself.

Wolf and Bear is a powerful reminder that depression is a common issue that affects people of all ages. It is a story that shows kindness, empathy, and hope, and it encourages children to talk about their feelings and seek help if they need it. This picture book is a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to help children understand and cope with depression.

In conclusion, Wolf and Bear is a beautiful tale of kindness and hope, exploring the topic of depression. Written and illustrated by the hugely talented Kate Rolfe, winner of the V&A Student Illustrator of the Year Award 2022, this picture book gently introduces young children to a topic which can often be difficult to discuss. The illustrations are authentic and sensitively illustrated, capturing the emotions of the characters and the beauty of the natural world. The story is a powerful reminder that depression is a common issue that affects people of all ages, and it encourages children to talk about their feelings and seek help if they need it. This picture book is a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to help children understand and cope with depression.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 282 x 244 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035019571