Seth Meyers

When Grandma sent this book, I initially rolled my eyes (she LOVES the author for his political satire).

It's actually a really good kids book. Hits close to home for me as I struggle with anxiety but it was a great way for me to bring up the topic with my kids.

Awww, this one left me smiling: message and illustrations are endearing.

It's about a bear-rabbit friends pair, where the bear lives with anxiety. A day of adventure suggested by the rabbit leads to situations in with which bear is just not comfortable. How their day progresses and how bear works with his anxiety is the main focus of the story.
Lots of repetition "I'm not scared, you're scared" and back and forth between the bear and rabbit could make this a fun read-aloud book. The print is a show more bit small for a storytime read, but the message is powerful.

P.S. Is that Seth's cute Italian Greyhound, Frisbee, driving the bus in one of the illustrations? show less

Bear is easily scared, but his friend, Rabbit, is determined to help Bear face his fears. When they go on an adventure together, not everything goes as planned. Bear is forced to find the bravery inside himself when Rabbit needs him the most. Equal parts hilarious and touching, this tale of adventure and bravery will both inspire the adventurous spirit in all of us and make us laugh along the way.

To be honest I like Seth Meyers bio on the cover better than I like the book. This book is fine. It’s about a bear that doesn’t want to admit they are scared while their rabbit friend is adventurous. Bear eventually overcomes their fright when a friend needs help. I wish the story might have gotten into everything that bear did to go on an adventure while not going on an adventure was an adventure. But getting on a bus and a train and a helicopter was a type of an adventure. So I think show more the book missed the mark pointing that out. This book is also overly long. And it does not sound like Seth Meyers. Parts of it that I’m not scared you’re scared sounds exactly like him. But the rest of the story does not have the way with words we see him using his show. The book is nice and kids are going to like it, but I think it’s a one shot and Seth should stick to late night. show less