"Bird and Bear practiced together. As they
practiced, the duet got better and better.
They sang while Bear caught fish.
They sang while Bird ate weevils.
They sang while dancing.
They rehearsed for their friends."
Bear knows it is spring; he can smell it. Awakening from his long sleep, he steps outside and lets the sun kiss his face. His friends welcome him, and a sweet song fills the air. Bear follows the chickadee from place to place as she goes about her day.
Bird notices his attention, and Bear is quick to compliment her voice. Bird explains she is practicing for the Opera, before trying out for a part in a duet. Bear offers his voice ... quite a noisy surprise it is. Bird's soprano voice is the polar opposite of Bear's 'basso profundo'. Bird explains that practice is key to success. Every moment of their days, they practice together. They are sure they will share the role.
Bird is successful in her quest for a part; Bear is not. He retreats to his hollow. Bird does her best to comfort him. She even invites him to attend the Opera to watch her. Bear is an attentive friend, and sings softly along in support. Bear celebrates Bird's triumph with genuine pleasure. Autumn arrives, and the two prepare for the coming winter. Now, Bird can return the support that true friendship and love offers as she watches over Bear throughout the long, cold winter. Lovely!
Atmospheric artwork is inviting, and gives young readers a real sense of seasons and the forest setting.
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