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Little Bear and Abby

with Cecilia Varela (Illustrator)

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Pub Date Oct 27 2026 | Archive Date Oct 6 2026

Publisher Spotlight | Cuento de Luz


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Description

This picture book reminds us that even special days may not turn out as we had imagined, and that emotional intelligence also involves learning to live with frustration.

Little Bear prepares a surprise birthday party for her friend Abby. The celebration is interrupted by rain and strong winds, and everyone runs off to take shelter from the bad weather.

The story tenderly reveals to us the existence of life's unexpected events and the importance of facing them in a positive way.

With a message focused on the importance of the support found in true friendship, the story does not deny the existence of setbacks, but rather views them with kindness and transforms them into valuable lessons.

Cecilia Varela's illustrations, full of color and warmth, accompany the story with beautiful details that invite readers to linger on each page to discover them.

An essential picture book that will touch the hearts of children and adults alike, as small disappointments hide big lessons, such as the infinite capacity to reinvent ourselves with joy.

This picture book reminds us that even special days may not turn out as we had imagined, and that emotional intelligence also involves learning to live with frustration.

Little Bear prepares a...


A Note From the Publisher

Also available in Spanish Osita y Abby 9788410438378

Also available in Spanish Osita y Abby 9788410438378


Available Editions

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ISBN 9788410438392
PRICE $19.95 (USD)
PAGES 32

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BISAC Codes

JUV002030 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears
JUV051000 JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
JUV039140 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
JUV039220 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues

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A story about treasuring friendship and being flexible when plans unexpectedly change. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

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This story was cute. I loved how bear and her friends surprised Abby. As someone who has had a surprise party ruined by the weather before I could empathize with how Abby felt. I do feel like the part about little hare was...just randomly thrown in there? There was no addition to the story or even completion from that story. You're telling me her mother wasn't looking for her all night? That part is why I took off a star.

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Little Bear is throwing a birthday party for his bird friend Abby, and they're going to have leaf streamers, seed confetti, and berry cake! And, for entertainment--a bird chorale. Just as the party starts, the heavens open and everyone darts for cover.

The deluge starts in the evening and they manage to rescue one of their friends. The next morning--surprise! Abby's friend worked overnight to re-create the party.

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