In "I Don't Care Said Big Bear" by Katie Dale, a big bear finds himself in a playful conflict with his friends about the importance of appearing cool. While the other animals are caught up in trying to impress one another, Big Bear confidently expresses his indifference to trends and popularity. As the story unfolds, his friends gradually come to realize that being true to oneself is far more valuable than conforming to expectations. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming message, the book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the joys of being authentic in a world that often pressures individuals to fit in. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Early Bird Readers, Early Bird Readers Blue .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Lerner Publications (Tm) .

Katie Dale had her first poem 'The Fate of The School Hamster' published in The Cadbury's Book of Children's Poetry, aged 8 and hasn't stopped writing since. On graduating, she went travelling through South-East Asia - only to discover whilst in a Vietnam internet cafe that she was a winner of the SCBWI 2008 Undiscovered Voices competition. Kathryn Selbert is a children's author and illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She currently lives in Connecticut, USA, with her French bulldog Margot.