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The Coco and Bear Collection (Boxed Set)
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light; Find Your Brave; Speak Your Heart
Part of The Coco and Bear Series
By Apryl Stott
Illustrated by Apryl Stott
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About The Book
From bestselling author-illustrator Apryl Stott comes three sweet and heartwarming Coco and Bear adventures in a collectible hardcover boxed set.
A little girl named Coco and her best friend, Bear, learn important lessons in their forest home. When other animals think Bear must be mean because he’s so big, Coco helps him share kindness and show his true self. Then, Bear helps Coco overcome stage fright when they dance at the summer festival. Finally, Coco and Bear navigate their first fight and learn to forgive and compromise.
This tender boxed set includes:
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Find Your Brave
Speak Your Heart
A little girl named Coco and her best friend, Bear, learn important lessons in their forest home. When other animals think Bear must be mean because he’s so big, Coco helps him share kindness and show his true self. Then, Bear helps Coco overcome stage fright when they dance at the summer festival. Finally, Coco and Bear navigate their first fight and learn to forgive and compromise.
This tender boxed set includes:
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Find Your Brave
Speak Your Heart
About The Author
Photo courtesy of the author
Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear Story; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; and Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story. Learn more at AprylStottDesign.com.
About The Illustrator
Photo courtesy of the author
Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear Story; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; and Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story. Learn more at AprylStottDesign.com.
Why We Love It
“Coco and Bear are a heartwarming pair of friends that every child can relate to. And Apryl Stott’s lush, cozy art makes these books timeless.”
—Catherine L., Senior Editor, on The Coco and Bear Collection
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (September 16, 2025)
- Length: 120 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665979160
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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