The Girl & the Bear
A little girl. A very patient bear. And conversations about the things we feel, the things we wonder, and the things we’re still figuring out, whatever our age.
Avaliable On:
Shalom Aarons
Writer. Journalist. Professional overthinker.
I’ve always been better at writing things down than saying them out loud. I think too much, feel things deeply, and have a habit of turning the smallest moments into stories.
The Girl and the Bear came from that part of me. The part that still has questions, still looks for comfort in familiar things, and hasn’t quite figured out this whole growing-up business.
A Little Love from Our Readers
A few kind words, thoughtful reflections and little moments that remind us why stories are meant to be shared.
“An easy, gentle read, this book holds the kind of truths we sometimes need to hear from someone else before we can see them ourselves. I also loved that it uses original artwork, made by a human hand instead of resorting to the most convenient option.
If you need a soft landing, this book offers one.”
“The Girl & the Bear reminded me of how big the world seemed when I was small, and of all the questions that came along with it. Bear is able to softly and lovingly explain what most adults struggle with in a way that is simple yet profound.
The author’s ability to draw simplicity out of the biggest questions is heartwarming.”
“I picked up The Girl and the Bear expecting a children’s story, but I found myself relating to so much of it. Some of the conversations reminded me of things I’d heard growing up, things I probably didn’t think much about then but understand better now. It made me smile, brought back a few memories, and left me thinking about people I hadn’t thought of in a while. I think that’s what I loved most about it. It’s a little book that makes you feel quite a lot.”
“I read the book with my daughter, and ended up enjoying it just as much as she did. She was full of questions, had her own opinions about the girl and the bear, and even asked if we could read it again. Meanwhile, I found myself thinking about my own childhood and the people who helped shape it. We ended up having a lovely chat afterwards, which I hadn’t expected. I think that’s what makes this book special. We both took something different away from it.”
