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Join Our Family
A Coco and Bear Story
Part of The Coco and Bear Series
By Apryl Stott
Illustrated by Apryl Stott
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About the Book
Coco and Bear learn sweet lessons about family, friends, and helping others feel included in this festive fall picture book from the creator of Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends and the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light.
Coco and Bear are looking forward to the Family Fall Feast. Coco will finally meet Bear’s mom, and Bear will meet Coco’s grandma. But on the day of the feast, Bear receives some sad news: his mom is snowed in on her mountain and can’t make it! Since helping always makes him feel better, Bear pitches in on his friends’ preparations: decorating pumpkins, making cupcakes, and mixing apple cider.
All the activities are fun, but everyone is too busy to think of inviting Bear to come with them to the feast! Feeling left out, Bear goes away and hides. Luckily, Coco notices he’s missing and makes sure Bear feels welcome. After all, Bear’s friends are part of his family—and the love of family has no limits.
Coco and Bear are looking forward to the Family Fall Feast. Coco will finally meet Bear’s mom, and Bear will meet Coco’s grandma. But on the day of the feast, Bear receives some sad news: his mom is snowed in on her mountain and can’t make it! Since helping always makes him feel better, Bear pitches in on his friends’ preparations: decorating pumpkins, making cupcakes, and mixing apple cider.
All the activities are fun, but everyone is too busy to think of inviting Bear to come with them to the feast! Feeling left out, Bear goes away and hides. Luckily, Coco notices he’s missing and makes sure Bear feels welcome. After all, Bear’s friends are part of his family—and the love of family has no limits.
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; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; Ruby’s Tools for Fixing Mistakes; Find Your Brave; Speak Your Heart; Join Our Family; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities 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; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; Ruby’s Tools for Fixing Mistakes; Find Your Brave; Speak Your Heart; Join Our Family; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities at AprylStottDesign.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (September 1, 2026)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665980555
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Stott’s effusive art, made with watercolors and digital ink, depicts a cozy forest setting that will surely never fall out of style with young readers. An old-fashioned, congenial friendship story."
– Kirkus Reviews
"With ample narrative text and detailed, woodsy illustrations done in gentle watercolor and digital ink, this book is ideal for sharing one-on-one. The art’s autumnal theme is especially warm and inviting, with spreads brimming with cozy, comforting details that match the story’s message of kindness and generosity. An excellent series follow-up that stands well alone. A great choice for social-emotional learning or seasonal reading."
– School Library Journal
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