I Lost My Bear

A determined little girl can't find her favorite stuffed bear anywhere in the house, and when her busy mom, reading dad, and grumpy sister won't help her search, she sets out on her own.

For the kid who takes a missing stuffed animal as seriously as a five-alarm emergency, this is a story that finally takes the search as seriously as they do.

• Big idea: Sometimes you have to solve your own problems, and that's where you find out what you're capable of.
• Vibes: Determined, a little grumpy, quietly triumphant.

• are working on independence and self-reliance
• know the feeling of losing a beloved toy
• respond well to a spunky, determined heroine
• enjoy bold, expressive illustrations

• Story & problem-solving: Where did the little girl look for Bearsy first?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think she felt when her mom, dad, and sister were all too busy to help?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever lost something important to you? Where did you finally find it?
• Imagination: If you were searching for Bearsy, where in your own house would you look?