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Summary
Summary
The star of Thank You Bear returns to make a new friend, as well as a wonderful discovery. When Caterpillar tells Bear that he is making a cocoon, Bear is worried. Will Caterpillar be safe? Will he be warm? Will he stay dry? Throughout the long winter, Caterpillar reassures him that all is fine. But the day comes when Caterpillar's cocoon is empty and Bear begins worrying all over again. Until a beautiful silk moth lands on his paw. ?Don't worry, Bear,? he says. ?I'm right here.'
Incredibly touching in its simplicity, Don't Worry Bear reveals the very heart of friendship.
Author Notes
Greg Foley is the Creative Director of Visionaire , V magazine and VMan . He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Foley's delightful Bear is back, and he's concerned about Caterpillar, who is about to disappear inside his cocoon. Even though he promises Bear will see him again, the cub begins to worry. In the dead of night, in wind, rain, and cold, he ventures out to check on his friend. Only Mouse's reassurance that Caterpillar is simply sleeping lifts Bear's spirits-until he discovers an empty cocoon on the ground. "I'm afraid I'll never see him again," Bear moans. Alert readers who notice the creature flying above him, however, know that Bear has nothing to worry about. A page turn proves them right. The uncluttered illustrations, all spreads, and the large, spare text have pastel backgrounds. With a few strokes, Foley depicts Bear's ever-changing moods: from amusement to pondering, worry, dejection, and, finally, exuberance. The yellow background behind Bear when he first encounters Caterpillar is echoed in the final scene as he throws his arms wide in exhilaration at discovering his pal once again, in his new form. From the inviting cover showing the two friends engaged in conversation to their reunion, youngsters will welcome this charming story with open arms as well. Dina Drits's Silkworm Moths (Lerner, 2001) can help them learn more about Caterpillar's wonderful transformation.-Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Worried Bear checks on his cocooned friend Caterpillar on a windy day, during a rainstorm, etc. The insect reassures Bear, but when he comes across Caterpillar's empty cocoon, he's distraught. The caterpillar-to-moth ending won't surprise most readers, but the story's message is comforting, and Foley's spare use of line and color atop monochromatic backgrounds yields attention-grabbing illustrations. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Though Caterpillar has told Bear (Thank You Bear, 2007) not to worry, Bear is uneasy after his friend disappears into a cocoon. He feels better when mouse tells him that Caterpillar is sleeping until Bear finds the cocoon empty. Then a beautiful silk moth lands on Bear's paw, explaining that he's the former caterpillar. Every bit as charming as the previous book, this one also features stark illustrations (only the few characters and tree branches against blank pale pastel backgrounds) and spare text. The Bear's facial expressions and body language convey the message, making any lengthy clarification unnecessary. In addition to being a comforting, uncomplicated tale about friendship, this enjoyable story can also serve as an early introduction to metamorphosis and spark a discussion on human emotion.--Enos, Randall Copyright 2008 Booklist
