Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

<p><b>THE WINNER OF THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD 2026 <br><br>"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." <i>Guardian</i></b><br><br>Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he'll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like <i>all </i>the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.<br><br>Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird’s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.<br><br><b>"It will become a firm favourite with families who let these humble woodland creatures into their hearts. The Secret is a handbook for childhood; full of friendship, squabbles, hide-and-seek, lists of favourites and unfavourites, storytelling and jokes." <i>Co-owners of the Alligator’s Mouth Bookshop<br></i></b><br>Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:<br><br>Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories <br>Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories<br>Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories<br>Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories<br>Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories<br>Bear and Bird: The Cloud</p>