The Boy, the Father, and the Bear

"Thoughtful, fairy tale-like....a timeless-feeling story of growth in the face of inevitable change."
-Publishers Weekly

"Offers a nuanced reassurance that endurance can lead to renewal. A contemplative picture book suited to older children willing to sit with ambiguity, loss, and the inevitable strangeness of ordinary days."
-Booklist

"Dreamlike and engaging...beckoning readers to consider deeper meanings...An unconventional consideration of friendship and the wisdom of experience over time."
-Kirkus Reviews

"A mysterious, pensive saga unfolds in Gustavsson's poignant story of loss and transformation...Slow, solemn, and philosophically rich-to be pored over and discussed over repeat readings."
-School Library Journal, STARRED review