Bear Make Den

Bear has made a wonderful den for himself, but is something missing? A warm, playful story about what truly makes a home.

“Den good. Den great. Den just right.”

Bear is sitting on the floor of his empty new den when he suddenly notices it’s not quite done. It needs . . . chairs! And a table! But stretched out on his table after a carpentry job well done, Bear realizes his den is still not quite right. . . . Cozy furniture, nice lamps, delicious food, an enticing game — is there anything Bear’s den still needs as he stands alone and surveys his handiwork? Vibrantly colored illustrations make kids feel right at home in this fun-to-read ode to friendship.

Jane Godwin is the author of numerous books for children; Bear Make Den is her Candlewick debut. A children’s book publisher in Australia, she lives in Melbourne with her husband, co-author Michael Wagner.

Michael Wagner has written dozens of books for children. He has also been in a band, worked as a radio broadcaster, written and produced award-winning animation for television, and written and performed comedy.

Andrew Joyner is an internationally published illustrator and author. His popular books include The Terrible Plop, written by Ursula Dubosarsky. He lives in South Australia.