Bear in the Air sisters Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Matthew

Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and children's librarian and reviewer Travis Jonker

the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest in the southern hemisphere

An endnote from the author describes her personal connection to the story

crinkle pages

showing how positive change can start with a single defiant act

Bear in the Air sisters Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist MatthewBear proudly soars above his friends in a hot air balloon until he realizes he doesn't know how to land! This sweet picture book celebrates both independence and knowing when to ask for help. Bear is on an adventure in a hot air balloon all by himself! As he flies proudly above his friends Moose in the lake, his sisters in a tall tree he feels independent and brave. But, when he's ready to rejoin his friends on the ground, he realizes he has a