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Bear and the Little Green Thing

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$20.96 $27.95 In stock

Jon Klassen meets Carson Ellis in this stunning debut shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards.


When the little green thing is dropped from the mouth of a bird, it finds an unexpected home - on the back of a bear. The little green thing just needs to convince the bear to let it stay. You might not think a little green thing has a lot to say, but this one does!


It offers to provide great conversation, act as a gentle fan and protect the bear from intruders. In exchange, the little green thing receives warmth and safety. But when the seasons change, and it's time for the little green sapling to become a big green tree, how will their friendship survive?


This is a contemplative story about what it means to share a friendship and when it's time to say goodbye (for now).

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Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Amelia ★★★★★

The story is so simple yet perfectly paced, and the moment the little green thing lands on the bear's nose just made my kid giggle out loud. That soft, earthy color palette really captures the mood without being too dark for a bedtime read.

Edward A. ★★★★☆

The illustrations have that quiet, moody feel I love in picture books—really lovely. I wish the story was just a bit longer to explore more of that strange little friendship.