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Bear Wants To Sing
Cary Fagan
Illustrator: Dena Seiferling
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2021
Publisher: Tundra /Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-7352-6803-6
Keywords: Friendship, competition
Subtle graphite illustrations capture Bear's frustration and dejection as his song gets interrupted, and his ultimate joy when a friend stands by his side.