The Bear Who Didn't Dare

by Susan Rich Brooke, Jenny Palmer (Illustrator)

The bears are excited to swim, climb, and run...all except Ursa, the littlest one. The lake looks so wide! And the tree looks so tall! As Ursa watches her siblings try new things, she learns it's OK to set her own pace in this adorably illustrated tale about facing fears by taking one step at a time.

Genres: Picture Books

40 pages, Hardcover

Published April 19, 2022

Reviews

[Matal “The Mischling Princess” Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bear cub named Ursa moves at her own pace. In “The Bear Who Didn’t Care” by Susan Rich Brooke and illustrated by Jenny Palmer, young children learn that they, too, can do things when they’re ready.

Both Rich Brooke and Palmer did a fantastic job in this richly illustrated children’s book. Too often, I’ve seen adults try to pressure their children to take on different activities. Too often, adults forget that children are just tiny people. This book is excellent because it clearly tells children that it’s okay for them to take the time that they need to adjust and get comfortable before trying something new.

Overall, this is an excellent book and one that I know kids will love reading. I highly recommend it!

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This sweet, vibrantly illustrated little book is about a shy bear cub who prefers to try new things on her own time schedule, and that's okay. Bear fans may be a little taken aback at the number of bear cub siblings in this story--six! Bears don't have litters.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great illustrations. Trying things when you are ready.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picture book break! I thought this was quite charming and loved the illustrations. This is a book about taking on new experiences at your own pace and not feeling bad if everyone else is ready before you.