The Bear and the Star

By Lola M. Schaefer, Bethanne Andersen (Illustrator)

Bear hosts a magical gathering under a star, uniting creatures in a celebration of hope and peace.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a crisp winter morning, Bear spots a new star and sets out to find the perfect evergreen for a grand celebration. As if by magic, creatures of all kinds—feathered, furry, and scaled—arrive, bringing gifts and love. This enchanting tale of community and empathy invites readers to join Bear in a heartwarming gathering that promises hope and peace. Will the magic of the season unite them all under the star's glow? Discover the joy of togetherness in this beautifully illustrated story perfect for holiday and year-round sharing.

From the publisher

In this universal celebration of community and love, Bear gathers his friends from near and far to mark the changing of the season.Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen explores themes of empathy, hope, and peace in this breathtaking picture book that will bring joy to the holidays as well as year round storytimes. On a cold winter morning, Bear welcomes a new star to the sky and searches for the perfect tree–a majestic evergreen–under which to host a celebration for everyone to enjoy. Almost as if by magic, guests start to arrive. They are feathered, furry, scaled–on the wing, on four paws, on two feet. They are young and old. They bring gifts. They bring love. They bring hope for peace. The Bear and the Star is a stunning picture book from acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen. With a focus on understanding, empathy, community, and hope, it’s the ideal choice for family sharing during the holiday season and throughout the year.

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