A wonderful storytime addition and an opportunity for compare and contrast, perhaps with one of Bonny Becker's "Bear and Mouse" (Candlewick) books. --School Library Journal (starred review) It's hard to explain the charm of Pinkwater's quiet story in terms of its plot, since so much depends upon the well-chosen wording, pacing, and tone of the text. Hillenbrand's mixed-media artwork reflects that understated tone beautifully, while portraying the characters and settings with strength and delicacy. A satisfying choice for reading aloud. --Booklist Whimsical, pretty, and endearing. --Kirkus Reviews The gentle storytelling tone, with its affectionate dialogue between the friends, has a Milne-esque echo, and the unseen narrator's witty but delicate take on the misunderstood-species joke ("It would be too hard to explain it to them. Besides, it doesn't matter") will tickle youngsters' funnybones. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Pinkwater's meandering narrative mimes children's improvisational storytelling, and there are plenty of chuckles to be had over the misunderstandings of his none-too-bright characters.

--Publishers Weekly Like Russell Hoban, Daniel Pinkwater has a way with words that is both humane and arch; it often feels as if he must be smiling as he writes. In "Bear and Bunny," a stand-alone sequel to 2012's "Bear in Love," Mr. Pinkwater again teams up with illustrator Will Hillenbrand for a beautifully paced, neatly written story of two forest friends and their somewhat confused ideas about the world. --The Wall Street Journal.