New York Times Notable Children's Book

"Sweet" has new meaning in this richly illustrated, immersive picture book about two bears on a big-city adventure. Papa Bear is searching for Little Bear, who has escaped the den. Little Bear is following a bee, because where there are bees, there is honey! When the quest leads both bears into the bustling city and a humming opera house, theatrical hijinks ensue, culminating in a deliciously harmonious reunion. Children and parents alike will savor Benjamin Chaud's lush illustrations, and relish in the book's bonus seek-and-find elements.

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"A bedtime book for kids that I don't mind reading over and over."--Cool Mom Picks

"A story to read over and over again."--Common Sense Media, five-star review

"Beautifully illustrated, perfectly paced, and delightfully unexpected - readers will be rapt. Don't miss this."-- Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes, a School Library Journal Blog

"Bursts with joie de vivre."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Endless sweet delights."--Redbook

"Funny, busy scenes are full of delectable detail... deliciously sweet."--The New York Times

"Perfect for storytime."--Library Media Connection

"This extraordinary picture book. is as happy a surprise as finding a honey-filled hive at the end of a fur-raising journey."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This is a book not to be missed. Encore!"--Booklist, starred review

"With its rich colors, heavy paper, and cosmopolitan locale, this is more than a seek-and-find book, and the story has a very sweet ending."--School Library Journal

"You could spend hours poring over the intricate illustrations."--Real Simple

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Benjamin Chaud is a well-known French author and illustrator whose work includes picture books and a CD for children. He lives in the Southeast of France.