The sequel to Natalia Saloshvili’s award-winning book Bear is a funny and comforting approach to coping with constant worry. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear discovers that even when his biggest worries (about cookies!) come true, it’s not the end of the world.

At first, Bear happily eats his cookie, until a thought crosses his mind: what if this is the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he heads to the shops—and his worries keep growing. He worries he’ll miss the bus... and it leaves without him. He worries he’ll get lost... and he does. By the time he finds the line for cookies, he’s at his wit’s end. And his worst fear comes true. The last cookie goes... to Duck!

But just when Bear thinks his worst fears have come true, Duck gently shows him that worries don’t have to end in disaster. By sharing her cookie and reminding Bear that the “what if” can also lead to a happy ending, Duck helps her friend see that things often turn out better than expected.

With Natalia Saloshvili’s expressive, playful illustrations and a story that balances humor with warmth, Bear’s Worries captures the familiar experience of children (and adults) whose imagination runs away with them. As entertaining as it is reassuring, this picture book is the perfect springboard for discussions about anxiety, resilience, and friendship.

Whether you share it at storytime, use it in the classroom, or give it as a thoughtful gift, Bear’s Worries is an essential addition to every child’s library. It offers a reminder that no worry is too big when faced together.