Bear's Winter Party

By Deborah Hodge, Lisa Cinar (Illustrator)

Bear plans a winter party to make friends, but will anyone come?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of the forest, Bear feels the chill of loneliness as winter approaches. Determined to change his fate, he invites all the forest creatures to a festive party in his cozy den. With a roaring fire and delicious treats, Bear hopes to make new friends. But as darkness falls, doubt creeps in—will anyone brave the night to join him? Just when hope seems lost, a curious Deer appears, hinting at a heartwarming surprise. Discover if Bear's plan melts the ice of solitude in this enchanting tale of friendship and courage.

From the publisher

Bear loves his forest home, but sometimes he gets lonely. It’s hard being the biggest animal around. As the days grow shorter and autumn turns to winter, Bear springs into action and comes up with a festive plan to make friends with all the other forest creatures. Bear makes invitations for all the other forest animals, inviting them to a winter party in his den. He decorates his home and lights a roaring fire, and bakes delicious treats for the creatures he hopes will soon become his friends. But as the night grows dark, Bear worries that his forest neighbors may be too frightened to come. Just when he is about to give up hope, Bear spots Deer peeking out from behind a tree… Written by award-winning author Deborah Hodge, Bear’s Winter Party is brought to life with exuberant illustrations by Lisa Cinar. Together they have created a story that is at once timeless, tender and true.Includes a recipe for Bear’s own Honey Ginger Cookies.

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