Pam Saxelby 
Max and Bear 

When Bear is given to Maxs dad at a very special party, Max wasnt there yet. He is still growing in his mommys tummy. But Bear can wait. Bear is sure that Max will love him as soon as he is born. While he waits, Bear meets all of Maxs other friends. Sophie the giraffe is brown and white and squeaky. Turtle is a magical toy who lights up and plays music. Bear is soft and blue and full of love. He doesnt squeak or blink or play music.

When Max is born, Bear gets so excited! But when Maxs mommy gives him Sophie the giraffe instead, Bear is disappointed. He decides to wait for Max to grow up a bit. Maybe then hell love Bear. When Max grows up so much that he moves into his crib, Bear gets so excited! But when his mommy gives Max Turtle to play with, he is again disappointed. Will Max ever need a friend he can hug and play with who doesnt light up or make noise? Will Max ever notice Bear?

Max and Bear is a sweet story written with young readers in mind. Teach your children the power of love and remind them of the importance of waiting for good things to come with this delightful story of patience and friendship.

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Pam Saxelby is an expert in early childhood education who runs a hilarious blog on parenting. After more than twenty five years in the classroom, she is translating her love of good stories into her own work. She lives with her family in Libertyville, Illinois and Brooklyn, New York.