{"product_id":"bear-worries","title":"Bear Worries","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear finds that even when his wildest (cookie-related!) worries come true, things will be okay.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear Worries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a funny and comforting story providing a unique take on the topic of excessive worrying.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili’s award-winning book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it’s not the end of the world.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ewhat if it’s the last cookie?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen this turns out to be true, he sets off for the stores—and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and it leaves without him. He worries he’ll get lost . . . and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie line, he’s at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Duck! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut just when Bear thinks his worst fears have been realized, Duck gently shows him that worries don’t have to end in disaster. By sharing his cookie and reminding Bear that ‘what ifs’ can lead to happy endings too, Duck helps his friend see that things often turn out better than expected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with Natalia Shaloshvili’s expressive, playful illustrations and a story that balances humor with warmth, \u003ci\u003eBear Worries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures the familiar experience of children (and adults) whose imaginations run away with them. Both entertaining and reassuring, this picture book is the perfect springboard for conversations about anxiety, resilience, and friendship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether shared at storytime, used in classrooms, or given as a thoughtful gift,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBear Worries\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis an essential addition to every child’s bookshelf. It offers the reminder that no worry is too big when faced together. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Little Bookish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260696920362,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/2009\/3509\/files\/bearworries.jpg?v=1773765833","url":"https:\/\/alittlebookish.com\/products\/bear-worries","provider":"A Little Bookish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}