Bear and Duck

PreS-Gr 1—Bear is tired of being a bear. He doesn't like to sleep all winter, and his fur is too hot in the summer. And he is sick of all the angry bees when he tries to gather honey. As Bear sits grumbling under a tree about how much he doesn't want to be a bear anymore, he hears the sound of nearby ducks: "Quack!" Bear decides to join them and tries his hand at being a duck. Duck reluctantly agrees to help him. Lessons abound with nest building, swimming, and evening flying and although Bear is determined, he just can't succeed at his lofty goal. Humorous illustrations reinforce the plot and provide readers with a pleasing story of friendship and subtle lessons on embracing those qualities that make each individual unique. Standout illustrations rendered in ink and watercolor create an inviting mood. Spreads, cute vignettes, and painterly style drawings in warm hues create excellent focal points, making this a winning composition and fun-filled tale.