Bear Feels Scared

As night falls and the woods grow cold, a big bear loses his way on a crooked trail — so his friends take to the sky and ground until they find him and bring him safely home.

For the kid who needs a hand held during the scary parts of the day, this story shows what happens when a whole community of friends refuses to let one of their own stay lost.

• Big idea: Fear gets smaller when friends show up — you don't have to face the dark alone.
• Vibes: Cozy, gentle, and reassuring, with the hush of a woodland night settling in.

• respond well to rhythmic, rhyming read-alouds
• are working on naming and talking about fears
• enjoy stories with a big cast of animal friends
• love a warm, safe ending after a worry

• Story & problem-solving: How did Bear's friends work together to find him — who searched the sky and who searched the ground?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Bear felt when he realized he was lost as it got dark and cold?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever felt scared like Bear? What helped you feel better?
• Imagination: If you were Wren, Owl, or Raven flying above the woods, what do you think you'd see looking for Bear?
• Character focus: Why do you think Bear's friends said 'friends don't let friends stay lost'?