Editorial Reviews
Review
★ "This tale has all the hallmarks of a family classic', "—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "Throughout an expedition in which nothing goes quite according to plan, satisfaction lies in the quality of seemingly limitless time the two bears share, a perception underscored by images that convey meditative calm', ' Together, the creators craft a world that never moves any faster than its characters want it to', "—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Plenty of cozy fun, and echoes of Winnie-the-Pooh’s exploits ripple through the gentle, low-stakes adventure', "—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"It’s hard to imagine a nicer day than this', "—The Horn Book
"From the understated text to the spare but pleasant illustrations, created with expressive lines and watercolor washes, everything about this quiet, satisfying picture book fits together beautifully', "—Booklist
About the Author
Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the BUNNY SHOULD BE SLEEPING, New York Times bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT, and SOMETIMES IT’S NICE TO BE ALONE', ' A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City', '
Erin Stead is the illustrator of many picture books, including the Caldecott Medal–winningA Sick Day for Amos McGee,If You Want to See a Whale, The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, andThe Sun is Late and So is the Farmer', ' She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, author/illustrator Philip Stead
