Bear Is Never Alone
Translated By: Laura Watkinson
Illustrated By: Jeska Verstegen
Stock No: WW856036
Bear Is Never Alone  -     Translated By: Laura Watkinson
    By: Marc Veerkamp
    Illustrated By: Jeska Verstegen

Bear Is Never Alone

Translated By: Laura Watkinson
Illustrated By: Jeska Verstegen
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers / 2023 / Hardcover

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When Bear sits down at the piano, he makes beautiful music, and the other animals can’t get enough. "More, more, Pianobear!" they shout. But sometimes Bear just wants to relax. Even when he tries to escape to a quiet tree branch, the voices follow him: "More! More! More!" Finally Bear snaps. No one seems to understand why he’s so upset—except Zebra. Zebra loves Bear’s music, but she doesn’t ask him to start playing again. In this thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend, you can help your child consider social-emotional lessons about choosing solitude, respecting boundaries, and building interpersonal awareness. Illustrated in striking shades of black, white, and red, Bear Is Never Alone encourages young readers to notice others’ needs and care for them with kindness. 32 pages, hardcover. Ages 4 – 8.

Product Information

Title: Bear Is Never Alone
By: Marc Veerkamp
Illustrated By: Jeska Verstegen
Translated By: Laura Watkinson
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2023
Dimensions: 11.00 X 9.00 (inches)
Weight: 12 ounces
ISBN: 0802856039
ISBN-13: 9780802856036
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW856036

Author Bio


Marc Veerkamp is a Dutch scriptwriter, journalist, and children's author. He was a member of the writing team for Sesamstraat, the Dutch adaptation of Sesame Street, for almost two decades, and he has written scripts for multiple plays and animated films. Bear Is Never Alone is Marc's English-language debut.

Jeska Verstegen is the illustrator of over 100 books and the author of I'll Keep You Close (Levine Querido). Jeska and Marc developed Bear Is Never Alone in close collaboration, considering both words and art as they created Bear's story. Jeska lives in Amsterdam. Visit her website at jeskaverstegen.nl or follow her on Instagram @jeska_verstegen.
 
Laura Watkinson translates books for children and adults from Dutch, German, and Italian. Her translations have received numerous honors, including three Mildred L. Batchelder Awards and the Vondel Translation Prize. She is the founder of the Dutch chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SBCWI). Laura lives in Amsterdam. Visit her website at laurawatkinson.com.

Editorial Reviews

Kirkus Reviews
"The real stars of the show are Verstegen’s stunning mixed-media illustrations. Almost wholly black and white, they’re shot through on occasion by a vibrant bolt of red, providing just the right measures of surreal extremes and quiet contemplation. . . . [Bear Is Never Alone] will find a happy home with solitude seekers."

Publishers Weekly
"Veerkamp’s English-language debut conveys Bear’s overwhelming, urgent need for quiet, and his need to set fierce boundaries to get it. Introverts will recognize themselves in Bear’s experiences and warm to his solution: ’Let’s be alone together.’"

Booklist
"Kids who feel put on the spot or overwhelmed are sure to find common ground with Bear, and they'll appreciate the relief Bear feels when he finally finds a peaceful moment and an understanding friend."

The New York Times
"Across more than a dozen pages, [Verstegen] builds chaos via masterfully composed, rapidly paced spreads that depict the animals’ pursuit of Bear. This makes the story’s final act all the more satisfying, as we wind down to witness a friend’s reverent recognition that peace and quiet is sometimes the answer."

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