Suzanne Bloom’s charming trio of Duck, Fox, and (polar) Bear are back, and this time Bear is after a little alone time. “Me, too. I’m going to be alone with Bear,” says Fox, who proceeds to talk, twirl and otherwise disrupt Bear’s attempt to get a little peace and quiet. Eventually, adorable Fox falls asleep in Bear’s arms, leaving Duck feeling lonely. “Are you done being alone, Bear?” The gentle humor and warmth of the playful story will delight toddlers and preschoolers, as will the simple, uncluttered elegance of the inviting illustrations featuring the three expressive characters set against a backdrop of deep blue sky and white snow. (Ages 2–5)

Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year 

This simple and endearing story about friends learning to understand each other's differences is filled with author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom's gentle humor and trademark pastel illustrations.

Sometimes Bear likes quiet time by himself. But his friend Fox has a very different idea of what "quiet" means. Can Bear's quiet aloneness and Fox's noisy togetherness ever result in a satisfying compromise? 
 
"This title offers a winning combination of earnestness and flippancy, sweetness, and saltiness. Readers will gain insight into the rewards of contemplation and quiet. The book will inspire rich discussions about what it means to be alone and together and what the experience of "alone togetherness" might mean for friends." —School Library Journal