Books like Bear Feels Sick
By Karma Wilson
For the kid who wants a cool cloth and a favorite stuffed animal the moment they feel under the weather, this one gets exactly what being sick feels like. Cozy, gentle, and warm — a quiet den on a rainy day.
A sleepy bear's woodland friends rally to keep him awake through the holiday — finding a tree, baking cakes, hanging stockings — until he discovers giving is the best gift of all.
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.
A little bear cub coughs HCK HCK! right at bedtime, and Mrs. Bear tries syrup, comfort, and quiet care to see him through the cold night.
Under the sea, every creature has their thing — Seahorse hides, Pufferfish puffs, and Crab simply bakes cakes — until a sudden disaster strikes and Crab's small act of kindness becomes exactly what the community needs.
A baby llama, tucked into bed by his mama, starts to worry the moment she heads downstairs — his whimpers building into full-blown hollers until she returns just in time.
A young polar bear's fishing trip with Grampa Bear is interrupted by pesky otters, sparking a gentle conversation about why we're called to love others — even when they're hard to love.
On a stormy night on Plum Street, a little bear cub named Sam stalls his bedtime with a story, a tucking-in, and warm milk — but something important is still missing.
A little boy named Jay Jay spends Sunday dinner at Grannie's house, surrounded by family, tasty dishes, and hugs that make the whole day full of love.
A poor, ailing tailor in Gloucester races to finish a grand coat and waistcoat for the Mayor's Christmas wedding, until a house full of mice takes up the unfinished work.
A young bear and his father head home through the snowy woods after a long walk, but strange sounds along the way make Little Bear afraid until Big Bear helps him feel safe again.
As night falls, a raccoon, a doe, a rabbit, a field mouse, and a little boy each get tucked in and wonder if they'll be safe — and every parent answers, "I am here."
In a busy city where everyone rushes past, a boy named Will notices an injured bird on the ground and, with his mother's help, gently carries it home to care for it.
