Bear by Himself by Geoffrey Hayes - ISBN: 9781681379500
Hardcover
Find joy alone: a bear’s simple, timeless outdoor adventure.

Bear by Himself

$38.41

  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2025

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Summary

A heart-warming picture book for kids ages 3-7 about a bear who finds pleasure in solitude and the great outdoors-from the creator of the Benny and Penny series.

The first reissue of Geoffrey Hayes’s classic children’s book in over two decades!

Bear by Himself is a sweet tale of the joys and rewards of solitude. In seven simple yet lyrical sentences, we follow Bear by himself from the country into town, from day to night, from adventure and contemplation to bedtime an…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781681379500
ISBN-10:1681379503
Author:Geoffrey Hayes
Publisher:New York Review Books
Imprint:NYRB Kids
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:11 November 2025
Weight:567g
Dimensions:191mm x 152mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A gentle ode to finding joy by yourself … Hayes beautifully captures light and shadow, like the warm glow emanating from a fireplace … Bear By Himself is a soft story that embraces solitude.” —Youth Services Book Review

About The Author

Geoffrey Hayes

Geoffrey Hayes (1947-2017) has written and illustrated over 40 children’s books, including the popular Otto & Uncle Tooth Mysteries (Step into Reading), the Patrick Bear books, and the Benny and Penny series. Geoffrey received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!

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