Where's Bearry?

Author Joe Gatto
Illustrated by Luke Flowers
Joe Gatto—comedian, actor, producer, and star of the hit series Impractical Jokers—makes his picture book debut with this hilarious and heartwarming bedtime adventure about a boy's quest to find his missing stuffed bear, brought to life by exciting illustrations from Luke Flowers.

After a long day of play, Remo has brushed his teeth, put his pajamas on, and gotten into bed, ready to sleep. Nothing can separate him from the sweet dreams he’s about to have. Except… where’s Bearry?!

Remo NEEDS his stuffed teddy bear to sleep. Not only does Bearry protect him from monsters, spiders, and sharks, but he’s great at cuddling and keeps the bad dreams away. He’s the perfect best friend and now he’s missing!

With bedtime looming and his emotions racing, will Remo be able to take some deep breaths, calm himself, and continue his search? Or will Bearry be lost forever?
Luke Flowers is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Henson with this Little Golden Book biography. As an author and illustrator, Luke has always strived to capture Jim's joyful creativity and heartwarming humor in every book he helps create. He is the author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series, as well as the illustrator of the Elvis Presley and Steven Spielberg Little Golden Book biographies. Luke lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs, Colorado. View titles by Luke Flowers

Classroom Activities for Where's Bearry?

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

"The disappearance of a beloved stuffie called Bearry sends a youth on a frenzied domestic hunt
in this exuberant rhyming story from Gatto and Flowers."
—Publishers Weekly

"Relatable bedtime fare."
—Kirkus Reviews

"The rhyming of the text makes for a soothing cadence that, despite the action-
oriented story, would be an optimal choice for a bedtime read... a good picture book to remind kiddos that the emotional turmoil can best be addressed with a clear mind."
—BCCB Reviews

About

Joe Gatto—comedian, actor, producer, and star of the hit series Impractical Jokers—makes his picture book debut with this hilarious and heartwarming bedtime adventure about a boy's quest to find his missing stuffed bear, brought to life by exciting illustrations from Luke Flowers.

After a long day of play, Remo has brushed his teeth, put his pajamas on, and gotten into bed, ready to sleep. Nothing can separate him from the sweet dreams he’s about to have. Except… where’s Bearry?!

Remo NEEDS his stuffed teddy bear to sleep. Not only does Bearry protect him from monsters, spiders, and sharks, but he’s great at cuddling and keeps the bad dreams away. He’s the perfect best friend and now he’s missing!

With bedtime looming and his emotions racing, will Remo be able to take some deep breaths, calm himself, and continue his search? Or will Bearry be lost forever?

Author

Luke Flowers is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Henson with this Little Golden Book biography. As an author and illustrator, Luke has always strived to capture Jim's joyful creativity and heartwarming humor in every book he helps create. He is the author and illustrator of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth ABC Storybook” and the “Moby Shinobi” series, as well as the illustrator of the Elvis Presley and Steven Spielberg Little Golden Book biographies. Luke lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs, Colorado. View titles by Luke Flowers

Guides

Classroom Activities for Where's Bearry?

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Praise

"The disappearance of a beloved stuffie called Bearry sends a youth on a frenzied domestic hunt
in this exuberant rhyming story from Gatto and Flowers."
—Publishers Weekly

"Relatable bedtime fare."
—Kirkus Reviews

"The rhyming of the text makes for a soothing cadence that, despite the action-
oriented story, would be an optimal choice for a bedtime read... a good picture book to remind kiddos that the emotional turmoil can best be addressed with a clear mind."
—BCCB Reviews

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