The Adventures of Belle Bear by Kathy Akopov Guillory

Always remember: You are kind. You are curious. You are brave. You can do anything. Because you are a Belle Bear. And I love you.

Belle Bear is a spirited polar bear cub who lives in the arctic country of Mount Bearia with her beloved grandma, Baba Bear. Her days are filled with snowy games, cozy bear hugs, and magical moments—all while wearing an orange cape that makes her feel brave.

When Belle Bear and Baba Bear have to leave their home and move to a new country, Belle Bear’s world is turned upside down. There’s no snow, no other polar bears, and certainly no capes. At her new school, Belle Bear struggles to feel like she belongs, and she begins to doubt the very things that once made her feel special. But with a gentle nudge from Baba Bear and a heart full of courage, Belle Bear discovers her self-confidence and begins to make new friends who appreciate her for exactly who she is.

The Adventures of Belle Bear is a heartwarming story about moving to a new place, making new friends, and finding self-confidence in the process

Publication Date: November 25th 2025

My Review:

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Capes and everyday adventures!

Four Point Five Stars. Beautiful story of Belle Bear who has to move to Calibearia from Mount Bearia.

At Bearia, Belle Bear is confident, but she loses her ‘cape’ when she comes to the new place.

The author has put in her own childhood experiences in a lovely, illustrated book where Belle Bear makes new friends after being her own confident self at the new place.

Cute read for older children.

Thank you for the eARC Netgalley.

Review also found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8065360682

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