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Mohrbooks Literary Agency
Sebastian Ritscher
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WHERE IS BINA BEAR?

Mike Curato

In funny, playful words and pictures, a very shy bear finds sympathy from a kind rabbit. This is a book for anyone who (sometimes) does not feel like being the life of the party.
From the author/artist of the beloved LITTLE ELLIOT series, and the YA graphic novel FLAMER, here is a picture book for the socially distant.
Tiny Rabbit is having a party, but Bina Bear is nowhere to be found. Is that Bina hiding under a lampshade? It lookslike Bina...but it must be a lamp. Is that Bina beneath the fruit bowl? It couldbe...but it's probably just a table. Searching for Bina, Tiny realizes something is wrong - and sets out to make it right.

This is a humorous yet sincere picture book about friendship, understanding, and embracing our loved ones just as they are.

MIKE CURATO is the author and illustrator of the Little Elliot series and has illustrated a number of other books for children, including All the Way to Havana and WORM LOVES WORM. His most recent book is the critically acclaimed FLAMER. He lives in Northampton, MA.
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Published 2022-01-11 by Laura Godwin Books/Macmillan

Comments

A refreshing change from the usual "the more, the merrier" message often seen in picture books, and... a useful reminder to respect the boundaries of both shy people and shy bears.

Inclusion and representation are always present in Curato's thoughtful picture books, and this story is a sweet, sincere, and playful approach to discussing shyness. And while Curato is constantly expanding and evolving stylistically as an artist... the heart of his books remains consistently warm.