From acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Elisa Kleven comes a brand-new tale of friendship and imaginative play, as a curious rabbit learns that connection can be found in the most unexpected places.

When Remy, a young rabbit, sees a bear cub one morning, he longs to play with her. But Mama and Papa tell him that rabbits don’t play with bears . . . or do they? Join Remy in his search for a friend, as he discovers a true kindred spirit who shares his curiosity and sense of wonder.

Elisa Kleven—author and illustrator of more than thirty beloved children’s books, including The Paper Princess—invites little readers to open their imaginations and explore the meaning of friendship as they follow Remy the rabbit and Bella the bear on an adventure through a richly textured natural world. Curl up with this cozy story of wide-eyed wonder and the discovery that looking beyond the surface can lead to unexpected possibilities.

About The Author

Elisa Kleven

Elisa Kleven writes and illustrates picture books because she’s never outgrown her childhood passion for art and storymaking. Having spent much of her childhood creating magical, miniature worlds, Elisa now creates similar worlds inside of her picture books. She is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of over thirty children’s books, including Sun Bread, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, The Paper Princess, and Abuela, by Arthur Dorros. Her books have been included in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Reading Rainbow series. Elisa's stories have also been performed as plays and ballets by professional theater and dance companies. To learn more about Elisa and her work, please visit her website: www.elisakleven.com