The Bear Must Go On

Author Dev Petty
Illustrated by Brandon Todd
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$17.99 US
On sale Feb 11, 2020 | 40 Pages | 9781984837479

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In this hilarious story of theatrical hijinks, plans go awry when four woodland friends stage a show--unless Bear can step up and save the day!

Bear and his woodland friends are putting on a show, and there are lots of plans to be made. Their curtains need sequins! Their hats must be very, very tall! And their tickets have to be shiny! (No one will come if the tickets are dull.)

Behind the scenes, shy Bear takes notes on every detail until his paws ache. But at least he won't have to go on stage. He could NEVER do that!

. . . Or could he?

In this uproarious tale of theatrical mishaps told with hilariously endearing art, four woodland friends bring down the house--and have plenty of fun along the way.

Praise for The Bear Must Go On:

"A snort-inducing lesson of both bravery and preparation." --Kirkus Reviews

"The rewarding finale . . . applauds facing one's fears, being a good friend, and keeping an eye on the big picture." --Publishers Weekly

"Witty and wonderful . . . A cheerful story, conveying the joy of creation, the fun of friendship, and the beauty of stepping outside one's comfort zone." --Booklist

"Youngsters who find the spotlight too bright might be inspired by Bear's turn on the stage, and show stealers may also reconsider and revalue the contributions of pals who stay behind the scenes." --BCCB

"This playful and endearing story offers young readers a heartfelt message about collaboration and overcoming fear, making it an excellent choice for most collections." --SLJ
DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don't Eat Bees, Don't Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two cats. Visit Dev online at devpetty.com and on Twitter at @devpetty. View titles by Dev Petty
Brandon Todd (btoddbooks.com) is an animator, bringing art to life on the page and screen. He is the illustrator of The Bear Must Go On, written by Dev Petty. Brandon lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and two daughters. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @heybtodd. View titles by Brandon Todd

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In this hilarious story of theatrical hijinks, plans go awry when four woodland friends stage a show--unless Bear can step up and save the day!

Bear and his woodland friends are putting on a show, and there are lots of plans to be made. Their curtains need sequins! Their hats must be very, very tall! And their tickets have to be shiny! (No one will come if the tickets are dull.)

Behind the scenes, shy Bear takes notes on every detail until his paws ache. But at least he won't have to go on stage. He could NEVER do that!

. . . Or could he?

In this uproarious tale of theatrical mishaps told with hilariously endearing art, four woodland friends bring down the house--and have plenty of fun along the way.

Praise for The Bear Must Go On:

"A snort-inducing lesson of both bravery and preparation." --Kirkus Reviews

"The rewarding finale . . . applauds facing one's fears, being a good friend, and keeping an eye on the big picture." --Publishers Weekly

"Witty and wonderful . . . A cheerful story, conveying the joy of creation, the fun of friendship, and the beauty of stepping outside one's comfort zone." --Booklist

"Youngsters who find the spotlight too bright might be inspired by Bear's turn on the stage, and show stealers may also reconsider and revalue the contributions of pals who stay behind the scenes." --BCCB

"This playful and endearing story offers young readers a heartfelt message about collaboration and overcoming fear, making it an excellent choice for most collections." --SLJ

Author

DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don't Eat Bees, Don't Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two cats. Visit Dev online at devpetty.com and on Twitter at @devpetty. View titles by Dev Petty
Brandon Todd (btoddbooks.com) is an animator, bringing art to life on the page and screen. He is the illustrator of The Bear Must Go On, written by Dev Petty. Brandon lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and two daughters. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @heybtodd. View titles by Brandon Todd

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