Cozy Storytime: Bear and Bunny Written by Daniel Pinkwater • Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand

Today’s cozy read‑aloud is Bear and Bunny — a warm, humorous picture book about two best friends who see the world differently but care deeply for each other.

Daniel Pinkwater’s gentle storytelling pairs beautifully with Will Hillenbrand’s soft, expressive illustrations. Together, they create a quiet woodland world where Bear and Bunny wander, talk, wonder, and try to choose the perfect pet. Their conversations are filled with kindness, curiosity, and the kind of gentle misunderstandings that make friendship stories so endearing.

As always, I began with a small index‑card art project inspired by the book’s cozy forest palette and simple shapes. This ritual helps me slow down, notice the visual language of the book, and connect with the story before reading it aloud.

This book is wonderful for:

• Friendship — empathy, listening, understanding differences

• Social‑emotional learning — perspective‑taking, kindness, gentle humor

• Early literacy — dialogue, prediction, character voice

• Visual literacy — expression, mood, woodland settings

• Classroom and library read‑alouds — especially for themes of friendship or community

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and wander with Bear and Bunny today.