About the book
On the heels of Bear Is Not Tired comes a delicious new story of a big bear with an even bigger sweet tooth—perfect for fans of Karma Wilson’s Bear Wants More.
When Bear discovers jam for the time, he can’t think of anything else. Mama Duck tells him that growing bears need to eat their vegetables first . . . but Bear can’t stand the strange green things on his plate. He only wants jam! It’s not until Bear notices the little ducks around him eating ALL of their food, that it finally clicks: Bear can have his dinner and his jam. This tender follow-up to Bear Is Not Tired will hit home with every family of finicky eaters.
Praise for Bear Is Not Tired:
“Gavin’s watercolors offer humor and tenderness in equal supply, making this blended family irresistible.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Warm and wonderful.” —Kirkus Reviews on Bear Is Not Tired
Editions of Bear Likes Jam
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399551796
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780399551802
Read an Excerpt
On the heels of Bear Is Not Tired comes a delicious new story of a big bear with an even bigger sweet tooth—perfect for fans of Karma Wilson’s Bear Wants More.
When Bear discovers jam for the time, he can’t think of anything else. Mama Duck tells him that growing bears need to eat their vegetables first . . . but Bear can’t stand the strange green things on his plate. He only wants jam! It’s not until Bear notices the little ducks around him eating ALL of their food, that it finally clicks: Bear can have his dinner and his jam. This tender follow-up to Bear Is Not Tired will hit home with every family of finicky eaters.
Praise for Bear Is Not Tired:
“Gavin’s watercolors offer humor and tenderness in equal supply, making this blended family irresistible.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Warm and wonderful.” —Kirkus Reviews on Bear Is Not Tired
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Likes Jam about?
On the heels of Bear Is Not Tired comes a delicious new story of a big bear with an even bigger sweet tooth—perfect for fans of Karma Wilson’s Bear Wants More.
When Bear discovers jam for the time, he can’t think of anything else. Mama Duck tells him that growing bears need to eat their vegetables first . . . but Bear can’t stand the strange green things on his plate. He only wants jam! It’s not until Bear notices the little ducks around him eating ALL of their food, that it finally clicks: Bear can have his dinner and his jam. This tender follow-up to Bear Is Not Tired will hit home with every family of finicky eaters.
Praise for Bear Is Not Tired:
“Gavin’s watercolors offer humor and tenderness in equal supply, making this blended family irresistible.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Warm and wonderful.” —Kirkus Reviews on Bear Is Not Tired
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bear Likes Jam?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Bear Likes Jam?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399551796
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bear Likes Jam?
Ciara Gavin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bear Likes Jam is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399551796) and altformat(ISBN 9780399551802)
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