Description
A story about friendship and being new in town
By: Jarvis
These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.â Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Cosy, funny and with heaps of heart, this is a picture book story of first friendship from the beloved creator of the The Boy With Flowers in His Hair, winner of the Oscar's Book Prize, and a picture book prequel to the internationally successful young reader series.
When Bear arrives at the Woody Woods for the first time, he is looking for a friend. But it seems like all the friends are already taken. But then he meets Bird, who is looking for something, too – the Puffy Fluffy Octopus Cloud! Bear decides to help her look for it and so begins an unexpected adventure... Will they ever find that octopus-shaped cloud? Perhaps they might find something even better?
âBear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.â Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
"Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Series: Bear and Bird
Published: 27th January 2026
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
For Ages: 3 - 7 years old
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 27.8 x 23.7 x 1.8