Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris

It started with a river and when a bear came along the adventure began.

Thoughts: This book is so fun. I like how all the different animals join the story. It reminds me a little of Lita Judge's Red Sled. I love how the illustrations start out in black and white and then become colored as the story goes on. This was a great book to share during my bear storytime. There are plenty of opportunities to ask the kids engagement questions. I think Pham's illustrations are beautiful. The colored trees are my favorite. I like all the detail she puts into all the illustrations as well.

Themes: Bears, Friendship, Forest

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Little, Brown, and Company, 2019.