Overview
""These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+."" Guardian Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they've circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they've missed the other's birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back. Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves. “Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories ""Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel."" The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories The Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
Full Product Details
Author: Jarvis ,
Jarvis
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.200kg
ISBN: 9781529531220
ISBN 10: 1529531225
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 12 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Digitally created illustrations, featuring soft colors and pastel backgrounds, perfectly complement the text. The layout is designed for early readers, with illustrations on every page making the story accessible and engaging. Text is simple yet captivating, striking the right balance for those transitioning to longer stories. * School Library Journal *
Author Information
Jarvis studied Graphic Design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children’s bookmaker. His titles with Walker Books include Bear and Bird, an illustrated fiction series that follows the funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings between a pair of best friends. The first of six titles, Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories, was the Indie Book of the Month on release and has been published into 15 different territories. His picture books include Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I’m Home!, Thank You, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, which won the 2023 Oscar’s Book Prize and the Indies Book Prize, and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book. He is also the illustrator of the much-loved Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg series written by Patricia Toht. His titles have over sold 1.6 million copies worldwide and have been published into over 25 languages. Follow him on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.
