The Saddest Bear I Ever Saw

A touching tale of courage, friendship, and discovering true freedom

by Gary Johnson

Hope the clever jackdaw thinks Borin the Dancing Bear must be the happiest creature alive. After all, under the glowing lights of the circus big top, everyone claps and cheers for him! Yet when the performance ends and the crowds go home, Hope peeks into Borin's quiet trailer and discovers a heartbreaking truth: behind the glitter and applause sits the saddest bear she has ever seen. Borin has plenty of food and a roof over his head, but he lacks the one thing that truly matters—his freedom. Along with Miro, a vibrant blue macaw who longs to soar across open skies, Hope hatches a daring, feather-flapping escape plan. Together, they set out to guide Borin towards the wild, rolling hills where true contentment awaits. But will Borin find the courage to take his very first steps into the great unknown? A charming, hopeful, and heartwarming picture book that gently teaches young readers that the greatest happiness comes from being free to choose our own path.

• Children's Picture Books
• Story & Adventure
• Social & Emotional
• Bedtime
• Early Readers