Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesA secret is in the air as the unlikely friends return in four more stories threaded with Jarvis's signature warmth and subtle humor. Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she's relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn't reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?). And when the two of

A secret is in the air as the unlikely friends return in four more stories threaded with Jarvis's signature warmth and subtle humor.

Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she's relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn't reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?). And when the two of them learn they have zero dislikes in common--from lasagna to chess to the word armadillo--and wonder if they can still be friends, they soon realize there's one important dislike they can both agree on. Whether the challenge is being hopeless at keeping a secret (Bear), or getting befuddled about the rules for hide-and-seek (Bear again), this ever-endearing pair continue to charm in a sixth set of gentle stories.

Author: Jarvis
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9781536239430
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2025 pg. 73

About the Author
Jarvis is the author-illustrator of the Bear and Bird series, as well as the picture books Alan's Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo!; The Boy with Flowers in His Hair; and Thank You: Saying Thanks to . . . Everything!, among others. He is also the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin, and Pick a Perfect Egg, all by Patricia Toht. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, he lives in Manchester, England.