The Bear

The Bear by Cynthia Rylant, published by Beach Lane Books on March 6, 2018, is a 48-page work in English that continues the Lighthouse Family series. In this installment, readers are introduced to Whistler and Lila, who, after a long winter in the lighthouse, venture outside to explore their surroundings. Their adventure leads them to a hibernating bear, and the story unfolds as the mouse children patiently await the bear’s awakening, ultimately inviting him to join them for breakfast.
This book presents themes of family and friendship as the characters navigate their encounter with the bear. The narrative captures the peaceful ambiance of the coast and the excitement of new adventures. With elements of action and adventure, readers will find a charming exploration of the bond between the characters and the natural world around them.
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Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the eighth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family meets a bear who has just woken up from hibernation!
After a long winter cooped up in the lighthouse, Whistler and Lila are excited to go outside and explore. In the forest, they see some frosty vapor rising from a hole in the roots of a tree. They investigate and discover that it is a hibernating bear. The mouse children wait patiently for the bear to wake up and when he does, they invite him for breakfast at the lighthouse. But their new friend might not be quite done hibernating…
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