by Leslie Jones
First published 2013
Jean-Pierre Bear has just arrived in Apple Tree village, a charming place nestled between distant mountains and far from any ocean. This bear from Paris brings along his beloved pet hedgehog, Hercule, as they explore their new home. The village welcomes residents from many different countries, and Jean-Pierre discovers neighbors who speak various languages and share their unique traditions. As he settles into Apple Tree, Jean-Pierre learns that cooperation and kindness help everyone get along, despite their different backgrounds. Children follow Jean-Pierre's adventures while picking up simple words and phrases from around the world. The story unfolds in gentle rhymes that make each page flow naturally into the next, accompanied by detailed illustrations that bring the village to life with playful touches and bright colors.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, picture-books
Vibes: gentle, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Apple Tree Village, Paris
Period: Contemporary
34 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform