The Old Bear

Bear is hungry, very hungry, but she is weakened and tired… As she approaches the river as best she can, she comes face to face with a little boy, as surprised as she is. Will they be afraid and turn back, or approach each other? Especially since the lumberjack and father of the child follows the scene a few meters away…

Key words: friendship, bear, prejudices, forest, hunt

Strong points:

-A picture book about friendship, acceptance, and respect of others, regardless of their specie.

-His work originates from dreams and nostalgia, with a certain underlying strangeness and melancholy.

-A lesson to learn: the appearances can be misleading, and children can change one’s mind.