An Amazon Best Book of the Month "Parallel lives converge in the funniest possible way in A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van. Kids will be wriggling in their seats at this point, anticipating the chaos to come in this charming, action-packed adventure--especially if they've enjoyed educator and author Daniel Bernstrom's previous bear-centric books, the boisterous A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree and A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish. Illustrator and animator Brandon James Scott's impressively expressive art perfectly captures the wild shock of man and bear when their eyes finally meet: Donuts fly, crumbs spray and the two confection connoisseurs shriek in mutual terror as the speeding van careens down a winding mountain road . and heads right for a googly-eyed-moose traffic jam! Now what? A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van moves at perfectly paced breakneck speed, barreling toward a wild and very sweet conclusion. Bernstrom's spare text expertly employs bouncy repetition and engaging rhyme that makes for a supremely upbeat reading experience, and kids will pore over Scott's superb art in search of other donut-loving woodland creatures (unsurprisingly, there are many). It's a joy-inducing, humorous tale that's sure to be a favorite reread at bedtime, storytime or any time donuts are served."-- BookPage , starred review "What happens when a bear hijacks a van filled with pastries? The tale's minimal text, made up of single words and extremely short phrases, nevertheless reveals an exciting, humorous storyline --a rare feat. No matter how dire the situation appears, Bernstrom and Scott keep the tale light and hilarious right to the end.

Cleverly rendered rhymes and repetition encourage pre-readers to memorize the words and beginning readers to shine, while the art will tickle their funny bones. Short and utterly sweet."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Bernstrom's newest work is a delightful explosion of color. The text has a compelling, lyrical cadence and is easy to read. The detailed and bright illustrations feature a hot pink donut truck and the beloved bear. Each illustration holds a well-placed point of view, showcasing action like a comic book. Every close-up helps build the tension in the plot. The story, like a donut, is short-lived and sweet.

"-- School Library Journal "Our favorite bear is back! With donuts! Read on for heart warming and frosting covered chaos - a must read!"-- Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX "This bear gets me every time, man. Leave it to these books to keep me laughing."-- Weller Book Works, Salt Lake City Utah "The rhyming, repetition of phrases and delightful illustrations make this a fun read-aloud book."-- Mollie Mitchell, HearthFire Bookstore, Evergreen, CO "This book is a delightful reading experience for readers and listeners of all ages. It is a perfect 'cuddle-up before bedtime' book because the rhythmic sentences lull the listener to sleep. The story is easy to understand and follow without concentration and the art is engaging and colorful."-- Nina Radakovich, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Atlanta, GA.