"The illustrations of this book have a dreamy quality and add so much atmosphere to the story." -- School Library Connection-online now "Will resonate with kids who have their own moments of shyness." -- Booklist "Lessons of friendship will resonate. Add to collections where Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" books are popular." -- School Library Journal online "Grant's soft, muted crayon-and-ink illustrations, full of rounded shapes, complement the warm comforting tone of the story . A cozy tale of friendship and compromise between two very different creatures." -- Kirkus Reviews on BEAR OUT THERE "The humor here is gentle and diverting, and kids will find the surprisingly expressive Spider. especially charming.

" -- BCCB on BEAR OUT THERE "Resonates with timely themes of tolerance, friendship, and persistence." -- Publishers Weekly on BEAR OUT THERE "This affirming story of friendship includes themes of kindness and perseverance, subtly promoting an appreciation of the outdoors." -- Booklist on BEAR OUT THERE "Children will absorb the valuable message that compromise is essential to any good friendship, and when the going gets tough, buddies still stick together." -- School Library Journal online, on BEAR OUT THERE "Grant's friendship story will catch readers like flies with its artwork and gentle humor, while encouraging them not to make assumptions about others." -- Booklist on BEAR'S SCARE "This tale about friendship and overcoming prejudices . will be enjoyed at storytime and as a subtle introduction to accepting others." -- School Library Journal on BEAR'S SCARE "Ideal for beginning readers. A sweet, feel-good story with plenty of interesting visual detail.

" -- Kirkus Reviews on BEAR'S SCARE "Will make readers smile." -- Publishers Weekly on BEAR'S SCARE.