Book description
From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? is a sweet picture book with advice for children―and adults―for dealing with a sick friend.
You and your friend Bear
are an excellent pair.
But if your friend gets sick,
And…
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Why read it?
1 author picked How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In 2006, my daughter-in-law lost her battle with cancer. At the time, I couldn't find any books to explain to young children how to deal with a very sick friend. In 2019, Vanessa Bayer filled the gap with her great picture book on this important and delicate topic.
Tears came to my eyes as I read this beautiful story by an author who has survived this terrible illness. She tells us what she liked most about her friends while she was sick. Everybody facing cancer in his life should read this book.
From Nicole's list on The best bedtime stories turning kids into book lovers.
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