Candice's Reviews > Bear Feels Sick

Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman make a wonderful author/illustrator team. I just love the Bear books! This one is another sweet rhyming story about Bear and his friends. On a beautiful autumn day, Bear does not want to play with his friends because he feels sick. The friends come to help. Mouse offers moral support, Badger fetches water, Gopher cooks broth, Mole places cool compresses on Bear's forehead. Finally Bear drifts off to sleep, and when he wakes up he feels better...but now his friends have caught his cold and are feeling sick. It's up to Bear to care for his friends until they are well. A nice story of friendship and of repaying a kindness. The illustrations couldn't be more precious. Soft colors and animated, expressive characters, plus some beautiful fall scenery.