Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird: Make Friends

Even Bears Get Nervous Before Starting School

Board Book
$12.99 US
8.56"W x 8.56"H x 0.9"D  
On sale Sep 13, 2022 | 24 Pages | 978-0-7440-5675-4
| Up to Kindergarten
A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.

DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school. 

Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and are worried that they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. 

A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:


  • 12 captivating spreads within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook
  • Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life
  • Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning 
  • Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message 
Proving the perfect storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school. Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal-lover’s bookshelf, and encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active; whilst subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change, to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird - Learn to Share, another beautifully-illustrated storybook set to teach young readers that sharing is caring!

Join the fun today!
Renowned author and illustrator Jonny Lambert has more than 30 years’ experience in publishing and has more than 300 books to his name. His colorful illustrations are distinctive in their style, making them perfect for children’s books. He has worked with DK on several titles, including Animal 123, Animal ABC, Diggers, and three Bear and Bird titles. View titles by Jonny Lambert
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A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.

DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school. 

Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and are worried that they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. 

A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:


  • 12 captivating spreads within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook
  • Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life
  • Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning 
  • Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message 
Proving the perfect storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school. Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal-lover’s bookshelf, and encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active; whilst subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change, to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird - Learn to Share, another beautifully-illustrated storybook set to teach young readers that sharing is caring!

Join the fun today!

Author

Renowned author and illustrator Jonny Lambert has more than 30 years’ experience in publishing and has more than 300 books to his name. His colorful illustrations are distinctive in their style, making them perfect for children’s books. He has worked with DK on several titles, including Animal 123, Animal ABC, Diggers, and three Bear and Bird titles. View titles by Jonny Lambert

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