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Little Bear's Special Friend

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Little Bear wakes up from his winter sleep—only to find the world is quiet and empty. Who can he play with in all that snow? Enter Sparkly, a plucky little snowman with a big heart. In Little Bear’s Special Friend, Claire Freedman weaves a gentle story of friendship, change, and the bittersweetness of goodbyes. It’s a snug read you’ll want to come back to again and again.

Additional Information: Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

When the book arrives, here's what you'll get:

  • A tender narrative about Little Bear and his wintertime friendship with Sparkly the snowman.
  • Illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic that bring the snow, forest, and characters to vivid life.
  • A plot that gently addresses themes of separation and change: when spring comes, Sparkly must melt away.
  • Simple, evocative text ideal for read-aloud and discussion
  • A pacing that encourages pauses for prediction, reflection, and “What do you think happens next?”

This sweet tale is perfect for:

  • Young children (roughly ages 4–7) — preschool through early elementary.
  • Families and homeschoolers who like read-alouds with emotional depth
  • Kids who are navigating change (moving, losing friends, seasons changing)
  • Educators or co-ops looking for a book that supports social-emotional themes

We work hard to process and ship all in-stock orders as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship same day, but please allow up to three business days for processing. As a small business, we appreciate your patience and are committed to getting your order out the door as fast as we can.

  • For out-of-stock items, please contact us for a more specific timeline on when the item will be restocked, we're happy to help!
  • For new releases, including our upcoming unit crates, will ship after the product's official release date. Crates are released on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.

Shipping Methods & Tracking

  • We ship via UPS and USPS, with shipping costs calculated at checkout based on your location. 
  • Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking notification to keep you updated on its journey. While we can’t control what happens to packages once they leave our hands, we want to ensure they arrive safely. 
  • If there’s an issue with your shipment, please contact us—we’ll do our best to assist. If your tracking shows the package was delivered but you haven't received it, you'll need to follow up with the shipping carrier for further assistance.

At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business! 

Who Will Love It

  • Little ones who adore animals, forests, winter, and snow stories
  • Kids with big hearts who feel things deeply (hello, empathic souls!)
  • Parents/teachers who prefer gentle stories that invite conversation
  • Anyone building a seasonal or nature-themed unit (winter, spring, transition)

Educational & Developmental Benefits

  • Emotional literacy — exploring feelings of joy, loss, change, and hope
  • Discussion & empathy — “How would you feel if your friend had to go away?”
  • Sequencing & prediction — children can anticipate what happens as seasons change
  • Vocabulary enrichment — terms tied to nature, seasons, and weather
  • Connection to nature & cycles — noticing how seasons affect friendships (or snowmen)
  • Read-aloud engagement — the pacing and gentle tone encourage shared reading and revisitin

Little Bear's Special Friend

$1.99
$1.99
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