#321 of 1001 · June 17, 2021

@kadirnelson’s Baby Bear explores poignant feelings of anxiety and isolation, emotions we have surely all experienced at times. The plot begins in medias res, with the title character lost and alone. As Baby Bear traverses the wilderness, each animal along the way offers a unique piece of advice, much of it applicable in life: trust yourself, hug a tree, sing a song, listen to your heart. Nelson eschews narration, propelling the story forward through gentle dialogue alone. His softly glowing oil paintings radiate an aura of safety, comforting the reader like the warm hand of a trusted friend until Baby Bear finally reaches home. #babybear #bear #animal #animals #nature #loneliness #book #books #childrensbooks #beautifulbook #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #childrensliterature #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #bookworm #booklover #booklovers #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #instabook #instabooks