Zoey asks, "Do bears eat geese?" "Gulp!"
Great question!
Unwrapping
" A Surprising Friendship"
Authored by Andrew Wald
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon
* Ages: 4-7
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Publisher: Deeper Well Publishing (2020)
* Release Date: N/A
* Page Count: 32
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
“…the moral here is charming…whimsical…appealing…the engaging work emphasizes its worthy message...”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A Surprising Friendship is a story about two friends from different worlds brought together at one very special pond who sweetly remind us to both honor who we are and look for the wonderful in someone else.”
—Mallika Chopra, Author of Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More
“A Surprising Friendship is a welcomed children’s book that the world very much needs right now. The love between two unlikely friends, Zoey and Henry, will warm the hearts of young and old alike and is destined to become a favorite read for children and their families. This book is deserving of honors and a huge thanks to Andrew for believing in and celebrating the human heart.”
—Cyndi Dale, Author of 27 bestselling books including Beyond Soul Mates and Co-Author of Togetherness
“I love this sweet and poignant tale of an unlikely friendship between Henry, a bear, and Zoey, a goose. Like all good friendships, they soar together as they find they are more alike than they are different! And like the seasons, change comes and nothing is ever the same again. Read it to the little ones you love tonight!”
—Sarah Bamford Seidelmann, Author of The Book of Beasties: Your A-Z Guide to the Illuminating Wisdom of Spirit Animals
“A Surprising Friendship is a delightful tale of two unexpected friends, a bear and a goose, who despite their obvious differences, overcome adversity and become best buddies. It celebrates and values real relationships and the challenges that come with them. Zoey and Henry are true role models for us all.”
—Joan Ranquet, Animal Communicator and Author of Energy Healing for Animals, and Communication With All Life
Unwrapping Some Wonderful Illustrations for You
The Book
This is such a sweet book. It's all about friendship and diversity. Zoey is a playful Canadian goose who loves swimming in a beautiful pond way up in northern Canada. It refreshes her as it's hot in the July sun.
One day Zoey encounters a black bear named Henry rustling around inside a blackberry bush. Startled she asks if bears eat geese making him laugh and assuring her that no, no... no worries about that. He tells her he mostly likes to eat berries and fish. Zoey invites him into the pond to join her for a swim and Henry excitedly accepts. He jumps in making a huge splash! Thus begins a wonderful friendship between the two. They become kindred spirits.
The rest of the summer they play in the pond together, laugh, and daily hang out. Their bond of friendship grows stronger and stronger each passing day.
Fall quickly arrives and Henry starts to yawn and become lethargic, hardly able to move. He notices that Zoey is gazing more and more up into the sky as she watches her friends fly south because of the temperature changes.
They both come to the realization that they must do what nature intends them to do. Henry hibernates and Zoey takes flight and heads south. They make plans to meet again once Spring returns and when finally it arrives they resume their coveted relationship once more.
The soft watercolour illustrations are beautiful and they animate the text. The book is a celebration of diversity and shows "how differences and obstacles can be overcome with a willingness to discover what we have in common with others." Themes highlighted are: acceptance, kindness and friendship. I highly recommend this heartwarming book.
The rest of the summer they play in the pond together, laugh, and daily hang out. Their bond of friendship grows stronger and stronger each passing day.
Fall quickly arrives and Henry starts to yawn and become lethargic, hardly able to move. He notices that Zoey is gazing more and more up into the sky as she watches her friends fly south because of the temperature changes.
They both come to the realization that they must do what nature intends them to do. Henry hibernates and Zoey takes flight and heads south. They make plans to meet again once Spring returns and when finally it arrives they resume their coveted relationship once more.
The soft watercolour illustrations are beautiful and they animate the text. The book is a celebration of diversity and shows "how differences and obstacles can be overcome with a willingness to discover what we have in common with others." Themes highlighted are: acceptance, kindness and friendship. I highly recommend this heartwarming book.
Storywraps Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!
About the Author
ANDREW WALD has been a full-time psychotherapist (LCSW-C) since 1974, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. After earning a master’s degree in social work with a clinical specialty, Andrew has logged over 55,000 therapy hours with his clients.
In addition to receiving advanced certifications in Imago Relationship Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Family Therapy, he has been interviewed on TV, radio, and in print for his expertise in relationships. He is also the co-author of the popular book TOGETHERNESS: Creating and Deepening Sustainable Love written with his friend, bestselling author Cyndi Dale. He and his wife of 46 years live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
About the Artist
TARA J. HANNON lives in Maryland, in a house on a hill near the Chesapeake Bay. She works from her home studio, alongside two wonderful little girls and one overly excited dog. When not illustrating, Tara can be found by the bay with her husband and daughters, jogging at a friendly place, or drinking coffee.
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