A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.

DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school.

Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have.

A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:

- 24 captivating pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook
Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life
- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning
- An engaging story with a strong underlying message

Proving the ideal storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.

Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal lover’s bookshelf. It encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active while subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.


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Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird Learn to Share and Try, Try Again, beautifully illustrated story books set to teach young readers an important message.