Bird and Bear (Hardcover)

"First published in Australia by The Five Mile Press"--Title page verso. In this beautiful picture book about friendship from Ann James, Bird and Bear go on an adventure and discover something surprising . . . .

Bird and Bear are two friends who love discovering the world around them. In this adventure, they go on a picnic to celebrate Bear's birthday. While at the pier, they look into the water and see another bear and another bird. Have they found two new friends? Bird and Bear are so excited . . . until they understand that they were just their reflections. They are sad to have "lost" their new friends, but they both realize that they love having each other as friends. This is a delightful early-learning story with the gentle humor and evocative artwork of Ann James.