From New York Times -bestelling and award-winning creator Matt Phelan, Bartleby and Pearl is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book for fans of The Rabbit Listened that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of friendship. Everyone says NO sometimes. Bartleby says, "I prefer not to." He says it a lot. Even at the beach, Bartleby does things his way . And so does Pearl. Can they work together to make this beach day special? Matt Phelan's Bartleby and Pearl illustrates the best kind of friendship--the one where there's room to stay true to yourself.