Bear with Me by Max Kornell
Everything in Owen's world is just peachy-till his parents bring home a bear named Gary-without even asking! Gary changes everything- he takes up way too much space and makes a mess of all of Owen's toys. Having Gary around is just so frustrating . . . could there be anything good about having a bear in the family? Kids dealing with change in the household relate to Owen's plight, even if they've never has a family member quite as unusual as Gary. Refreshing humor, expressive illustrations and a very unique friendship make this picture-book debut by an exciting new talent perfect for the whole family to share.