Bear's New Friend, by Karma Wilson (our review)

Karma Wilson's bear books numbered among our favorites when Calvin was little. The rhyming is simple and pleasing, the characters sweet, and the stories easy to enjoy. There's nothing deep about these books, they're just a real light and enjoyable read. He's pretty much outgrown them now but we bring them out once in a while just for fun. Here's what Calvin has to say:

"It's about a bear and an owl and their friends. The Owl is too shy to coe out of his hole, but he did and then they went to the swimming hole to sim. He was happy he came out."

"[My favorite part is] when they go swimming all together."

And he says "yes" he would recommend this book to others.