Bear and Fred

The true story of a Jewish boy in hiding during World War II, as told by his teddy bear. I felt Freds small hand grab me. He patted me and whispered, Bear, I wont leave you here all by yourself. You are my best friend. Based on true events and beautifully illustrated, this is the story of a friendship that will last forevertold by Freds best friend, his beloved teddy bear. During World War II, Fred must leave his home and live in hiding, apart from the rest of his family, but he always keeps Bear by his side. Bear knows its his job to take care of Fred and make sure he doesnt feel alone. After the war, Fred and his family are reunited and leave Holland for the United States. And still Bear is with him. When Fred grows up, he and Bear part for the first time when Bear is sent to Yad Vashemthe World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel, where this book was first publishedto show the power of hope, friendship, and love.