Bear dislikes autumn
Grand Bobbie is a large bear who enjoys calm and peaceful days, often walking in the forest with his nose in the sky. However, he becomes depressed when September 23 arrives, the first day of autumn, as he dislikes the season.Bobbie’s autumn preparations
To cope with autumn, Bobbie prepares for an extended nap, finding the tasks of collecting acorns and picking blueberries tedious. These activities take away time from his favorite pastimes: reading and walking.Friends offer advice
Bobbie’s friends attempt to console him. Gaston tells him that one cannot escape autumn, while Roussette shares the story of her friend Jeanine, who found a solution by being adopted by a human who feeds her and built her a cabin.Adoption as a solution
Jeanine describes adoption as "being loved" and suggests Bobbie should also take care of another. After several days of searching the forest, Bobbie is unable to find anyone to adopt him. Preferring to read adventures rather than live them, he eventually falls asleep.Unexpected adoption attempt
When Bobbie wakes up, he discovers a small house, but the welcome is not as expected—the old man is grumpy and slams the door in his face. Disappointed, Bobbie decides to insist and return, believing he will be adopted whether the old man wants it or not.Story’s message and publication
The story concludes with a reflection on the power of reading and the possibility of finding good moments in life. The book The Bear Who Did Not Like Autumn, written by Cécile Elma Roger and illustrated by Julia Fradin, is published by Le Seuil jeunesse, has 48 pages, and costs 16.90 euros. It is suitable for children aged four and older. Additional reviews can be found on the blog Les enfants à la page. Other related books include The Grumpy Neighbor, which explores friendship and empathy, and All the Reasons to Love You, a children's book about love.
