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THE BEAR OUT THERE

Jess Hannigan

DON'T SCREAM! There's something scary out in the forest, but you're in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders.
The signs are clearthere's a BEAR OUT THERE!

You're lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.

There's certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book.RIGHT?

Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that's not too silly, not too scary, but just right.

Jess Hannigan is an illustrator and author living in Hamilton, Ontario. Her debut picture book was Spider in the Well, and The Bear Out There is her second. She has also illustrated for the New York Times, Readers Digest Canada, the Washington Post, and more. She is a lover of bold graphic art and silly, pointless nonsense.
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Published 2025-04-29 by Quill Tree Books

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"Knock, knock." As readers announce themselves at a small home in the woods, a young girl answers the door in a shrieking panic. She's quite cool and confident, however, as she draws the reader close and explains her terror: there's a bear outside! As she details her certainty of a lurking beast, interstitial spreads ("Don't scream! Get ahold of yourself!") maintain the comic tension, keeping the audience fully engaged and entertained.