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The Bear and the Moon — Content Guide for Parents

By Matthew BurgessChronicle BooksISBN 978145217191352 pages
The Bear and the Moon

Found in this book

None of the 9 themes were found in the reviews we checked.

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  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life.

The two companions embark on a journey--a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery.

This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness.

* Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations
* Simply told and profoundly felt
* Award winning author-illustrator team

The Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young.

This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt.

* Just as ideal for gently soothing young readers to sleep as it is for encouraging a contemplative break from an energetic day
* Great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a beautiful friendship or bedtime story
* Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more
* Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old
* Add it to the shelf with books like Waiting by Kevin Henkes, Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai, and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Bear and the Moon appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Reviews we checked describe none of the 9 themes we track. Review the breakdown above to decide if it fits your family.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Bear and the Moon have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

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