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I See You, Sad Bear

By Vern Kousky
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I See You, Sad Bear is a poetic and comforting story that follows Sad Bear on a gloomy day in search of understanding his sadness. Exploring themes of emotional literacy and friendship, the narrative reassures young readers that sometimes sadness has no clear reason, and the best comfort comes from simply having a friend by your side.
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Ideal for children and caregivers seeking a tender story about empathy, emotional awareness, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.

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A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.

A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of Be Kind.

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A poetic and comforting story that explores emotional literacy and friendship, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened and Be Kind.

Sad Bear, why are you so sad?

As we follow Sad Bear through a gloomy day, we can only guess at why he's so blue.

Did you drop your ice cream on the ground?

Was it your birthday and did all your friends forget?

Or maybe there is no reason at all. You are just simply sad.

Soon a friend arrives and tries his best to cheer up Sad Bear. But the truth is, everyone gets sad, and sometimes all we need is a friend by our side.

For readers big and small, this moving and gentle tale takes on big concepts like sadness and empathy, helping young readers learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.

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Kirkus Reviews praises the book as "gracefully understated and understanding, for Sad Bears and their friends, too." School Library Journal highlights how the illustrations smartly reflect the story’s mood, while BCCB calls it "gentle...and poetic."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250842022

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Happiness & Mental Health Vern Kousky Young Adult

About the Author

Vern Kousky is the author-illustrator of Milo Is Missing Something, Harold Loves His Woolly Hat, and Lawrence: The Bunny Who Wanted to be Naked. He is also the creator of The Blue Songbird and Otto, the Owl Who Loved Poetry. vernkousky.com @vernkousky

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