Delightful . . . Wonderfully illustrated with spare drawings in earthy watercolor.
New York Times
Gorgeous illustrations and a charming story make this a lovely book to share.
- Clare Poole, Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller
The illustrations are steeped in weariness and utterly charming, and the narrative is beautifully written.
- Marilyn Brocklehurst, Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller
Stead's compositions exude an ineffable, less-is-more charm,
Kirkus Starred Review, Best Books for 2012
Touching and sensitive . . . A beautiful, calming bedtime read.
Carousel
It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy.
But first, Bear had a story to tell . . .
And so Bear sets out to tell his friends, but with winter fast approaching they are all far too busy to listen. By the time Bear is through helping his friends get ready for winter, will anyone still be awake to hear his story?