In this epistolary picture book, Bird flies south for the winter, leaving Bear behind to hibernate. Before long, Bear realizes how much he misses Bird and decides to travel south to reunite with his friend. As he does, he writes letters every day to remain close to the friend he misses. This series of letters not only documents Bear's journey, it chronicles the adventures (and misadventures) of the two friends until they are reunited. The warm palette and whimsical illustrations celebrate the beauty of nature and the importance of love.

2021 USBBY Outstanding International Book.

The author and illustrator live in France and have collaborated on several books.

Belgium. Originally published in French as Les letters de l'ourse by Autrement in 2012. English translation by Sarah Ardizzone published in the United States by Eerdmans in 2020.

Bear can't imagine a whole winter without her friend, so when Bird migrates south, Bear decides to follow. She's never left the forest before, but that won't stop her from crossing oceans and mountains--and sending letters along the way. But a surprise is waiting for Bear on the beach...

Richly told in amusing letters and lush illustrations, this adventurous story invites readers to consider just how far they'd go for their friends.