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A Coco and Bear Story

Illustrated by Apryl Stott
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About The Book

Coco and Bear learn sweet lessons about family, friends, and helping others feel included in this festive fall picture book from the creator of Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends and the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light.

Coco and Bear are looking forward to the Family Fall Feast. Coco will finally meet Bear’s mom, and Bear will meet Coco’s grandma. But on the day of the feast, Bear receives some sad news: his mom is snowed in on her mountain and can’t make it! Since helping always makes him feel better, Bear pitches in on his friends’ preparations: decorating pumpkins, making cupcakes, and mixing apple cider.

All the activities are fun, but everyone is too busy to think of inviting Bear to come with them to the feast! Feeling left out, Bear goes away and hides. Luckily, Coco notices he’s missing and makes sure Bear feels welcome. After all, Bear’s friends are part of his family—and the love of family has no limits.

About The Author

Photo courtesy of the author

Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear StoryRuby’s Tools for Making FriendsRuby’s Tools for Fixing MistakesSpeak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities at AprylStottDesign.com.

About The Illustrator

Photo courtesy of the author

Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear StoryRuby’s Tools for Making FriendsRuby’s Tools for Fixing MistakesSpeak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities at AprylStottDesign.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (September 1, 2026)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665980562
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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