Bear and Wolf [Hardcover]

Bear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter's evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow.
They're young and curious, slipping easily into friendship as they amble along together, seeing new details in the snowy forest. Together they spy an owl overhead, look deep into the frozen face of the lake, and contemplate the fish sleeping below the surface. Then it's time to say goodbye: for Bear to go home and hibernate with the family and for Wolf to run with the pack. Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator is a beautifully rendered story of friendship and the subtle rhythm of life when we are open to the world and to each other.

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Stunning, serene and philosophical Maria Russo,The New York Times
 Salmieris authorial debut reveals his thorough understanding of pacing and the interplay of words and pictures. [...] Without a whiff of didacticism, Salmieri shows readers how to appreciate beauty, invite friendship, express gratitude, let go, and walk in the world. An engaging read best shared one-on-one. Wendy Lukehart, District of Columbia Public Library,School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
 The two walk together, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest in winter, all evoked in quietly powerful sensory language. Readers who have met Salmieri through his illustrations for Adam Rubin's hecticDragons Love Tacosbooks may be surprised at the contemplative nature of this one. [&] With its air of nighttime mystery, this is one that readers will want to revisit again and again. Kirkus Reviews, STARlĂL