A Song for Bear

Written by Gabby Dawnay · Illustrated by Alex Barrow

A bear's quest to sing reveals his unique talent in the forest.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Every morning, Bear wakes to the enchanting birdsong and dreams of joining in. Despite his efforts, his voice is more growl than melody. Encouraged by Owl, Bear embarks on a journey to find his true sound. In a delightful twist, he discovers his unique talent—a bear rap that captivates the forest. Will Bear embrace his newfound voice and celebrate his uniqueness? Join Bear on this heartwarming adventure of self-discovery and creativity.

From the publisher

An imaginative story about a bear trying to learn to sing, complete with engaging illustrations and an empowering message.

From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s A Song for Bear is a story about recognizing and celebrating what makes us unique.

Bear wakes every morning to beautiful birdsong and longs to join in. He stretches his legs, puts on his cap and suspenders, and tries to sing with the beautiful birds crooning all around him in the forest. Unfortunately, he discovers his song is more of a holler, a howl, and rumbling growl. His wise friend, Owl, tries to encourage him by pointing out that Bear is not a bird, but Bear learns the wrong lesson and attempts to fly, thinking that being more birdlike might make him a better singer. In the end, Bear concentrates on what he does best, discovering in the process that his unique “bear song” is in fact a rap. All of the forest animals gather to watch him perform his new song, and cheer in amazement at his newfound talent. Satisfied with finding what makes him unique, Bear smiles to himself and promptly falls back to sleep.

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