The Bear Out There

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Spider in the Well author-illustrator Jess Hannigan delivers a hysterical picture book about a frightened young girl who invites readers into their home to hide from the "bear out there"—only for readers to realize all may not be what it seems inside or outside.

STOP!THERE’S A BEAR OUT THERE.HURRY INSIDE NOW!WE CAN WAIT IT OUT TOGETHER.YOU’RE LUCKY YOU’RE WITH ME.I KNOW ALL ABOUT BEARS.WE’LL BE SAFE IN HERE. . . RIGHT?

About the Author

Jess Hannigan is an illustrator and author living in Hamilton, Ontario. Her debut picture book was Spider in the Well, and The Bear Out There is her second. She has also illustrated for the New York Times, Readers Digest Canada, the Washington Post, and more. She is a lover of bold graphic art and silly, pointless nonsense.