An emotionally stirring book about kindness, friendship, and homelessness. Life isn't easy for a bear. Not when he has to sleep on the sidewalk among cardboard boxes and old clothes. Not when he lives in a city full of people who are repulsed by him. Not when he's hungry and homeless. But one day a young girl smiles at the bear, and he realizes that maybe there is something that could make life a bit easier — a friend. This poignant, heartwarming tale will inspire readers to be more compassionate and empathetic towards others.

Spirituality & Practice 10 Best Spiritual Children's Books of the Year List (2015); Parents' Choice Foundation Parents' Choice Award Silver Winner (2015).

Author has written and illustrated many award-winning children's books in France.

France. Originally published in French as Je Suis Un Ours by Kaléidoscope in 2010. English translation by Leslie Mathews published in the United States by Eerdmans Books in 2015.

Life isn t easy for a bear. Not when he has to sleep on the sidewalk among cardboard boxes and old clothes. Not when he lives in a city full of people who are repulsed by him. Not when he s hungry and homeless. But one day a young girl smiles at the bear, and he realizes that maybe there is something that could make life a bit easier -- a friend.

This poignant, heartwarming tale will move readers of all ages and inspire them to be more compassionate and empathetic towards others.