Bear is Fox's safe someone. When Fox is old enough to go out on adventures, Bear always loves to hear about the memories Fox has made! But when something upsetting happens, Fox is afraid to share the hard memory with Bear. Is it safe to share sad and upsetting memories? Or can Fox keep them hidden from Bear?
With charming illustrations and sweet prose, Fox and Bear is captivating and simple enough for children to find it engaging while also being informative for adults as well, guiding them through the process of how to attune to little ones, especially those that are struggling with opening up when they are upset. Lauren Reese and Rebecca Rose Moody are both strong believers in respectful parenting. Both mothers to little ones, this book is a collaboration based on the belief that all children deserve to feel heard, seen, and loved, especially when they experience something that upsets them.
Praise for Fox and Bear
Fox and Bear gently helps children see how sharing difficult memories with a loved one can ease scary or shameful feelings. It portrays honest emotions and authentic resolutions, sprinkled with humor. The delightful illustrations keep the story warm and comforting, thereby inviting readers to open up to each other. A gem. - Jean Reagan, NYT bestselling author of How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa
As a therapist who works with children, I am constantly asked for resources by parents that can aid them in helping their children not only feel safe, but to process emotions. This wonderful, whimsical story of a playful little Fox, and a nurturing and caring Bear will not only draw caregivers and children alike in - but their story and interactions model so many emotions that children often have a hard time identifying or processing. In this story, children can see that they aren't alone, and they too can unload and share their backpack with others. Even when it's scary. -GraceAnn Visser, MAAT, ATR-BC
This book is a warm and welcoming door into conversations about difficult feelings between caregivers and their children. The authors demystify emotions, both comfortable and uncomfortable, through the metaphor of the backpack, with which I suspect every child and adult will resonate. They beautifully demonstrate an important truth: that children do not benefit from stuffing away hard feelings, but rather learn to cope with and process such feelings with the support of a safe, consistent, listening adult. It's a must read for caregivers who struggle to respond to hard feelings in their children. I can't wait to put this on the shelf in my therapy office and use it with children and caregivers alike! - Lauren Smith, Child Therapist
Lauren and Rebecca have created a special type of cozy magic in the book Fox and Bear. It captures your heart with whimsical, gorgeous illustrations and a playful, yet deep and meaningful story. It easily cultivates vital conversations with children in the classroom or at home to help them discover that it's okay to open up to your safe person. This a wonderful tool to help children learn to navigate the joys and hardships in life and what to do when you encounter those feelings. -Ashley Potts, elementary school teacher
