Bear Feels Scared

Bear Feels Scared is the newest “Bear” book by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman. This book is written in rhyme and tells a story that connects with both parents and children on an emotional level.

Editors are looking for picture book manuscripts that children will love to listen to and parents will enjoy reading over and over again. Bear Feels Scared is a perfect example of this type of book. Ms. Wilson does an excellent job connecting with the true emotions of a child through bear. A big storm is approaching, bear is alone, and boy, is he scared! Children know bear’s fears and will easily relate to this “all alone” feeling. As a parent, I was rooting for Bear’s loyal friends to find him. Their actions are nurturing and loving, just like a parent’s.

The illustrations by Ms. Chapman are beautiful. The colors she’s chosen set the mood. In the beginning, they are the sky at sunset. Then they change with the reader’s emotions, dark and stormy, warm and cozy. In the end, all the colors come together on Bear’s snugly quilt.

If you are looking for an example of a picture book both parents and children will love reading over and over, check out Bear Feels Scared