This gorgeous book by Duncan Beedie is about a big old bear who can’t help but stare.
The animals who live near his cave all dislike him because they think he is really rude. However what they don’t realise is that poor Bear is just a little shy and socially awkward. He wants to get to know his forest friends but he clams up and doesn’t know what to say – hence the stares. A chance encounter with a little frog gives him the confidence to try something new.
Is it possible that a simple smile could help him make friends?
The illustrations in this one are gorgeous (and as a fairly socially awkward grown up I absolutely love the story and message behind it).
Buy it now: http://amzn.to/2Detljk