\”These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.\” 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?
\”Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.\” 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
Readers aged 5-7 can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures in the young reader series. Look out for:
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories
Format: Hardback
Pages: 40
Imprint: Walker Books UK
Publication date: 01/02/2026
Illustrator: Jarvis
Series: Bear and Bird
