Jarvis is the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth; Tropical Terry; Follow Me, Flo! and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, as well as the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg, all written by Patricia Toht. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories is Jarvis’s first chapter book. An animator who has worked as a record jacket designer and an animation director, follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.
These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Guardian * A beautiful message and a charming set of simple stories. * Armadillo Magazine * Bear and Bird has an appealingly cosy feel, reminiscent of the Winnie the Pooh stories. * BookTrust * Full of funny mix-ups which will just make you laugh throughout along with genuine warmth and lovely hidden messages about how to be a good friend. * Little Blog of Library Treasures * A wonderful easy read with well thought out plots and characters. * ReadingZone *