Bear Child

At bedtime Ursula asks Daddy to tell her the tale of the bear folk—special beings who can choose to be either a bear or a person, depending on whether they want to catch a fish or read a book.

“Tell me about the bear folk, Daddy,” said Ursula.
“Alright,” said Daddy, gathering her up in his lap.
“It’s well known that all bears alive today are descended from the very first bears that Numitorum, the Great Bear of the Northern Sky, sent down to Earth long ago, on threads woven from sunrays and moonbeams.”...

Bear folk live extraordinary lives; they are strong and clever, kind and loving, adventurous and creative. They love to travel far and wide and eat apple pie. They live among us, even if we don't realize it. Perhaps one day we'll meet one. Perhaps we already have...

Bear Child is an inspirational story of parental love, belief, and embracing individuality. This beautiful picture book weaves Geoff Mead's charming words together with Sanne Dufft’s ethereal illustrations to create a truly timeless folktale.

(Ages 4–7 years)