by Pamela Mones (Author), Christopher Arce (Illustrator)

Lavender Bear longs for adventure as he watches children playing from his windowsill. When his person, Madeline, takes him to the beach, he realizes that having an adventure comes with a variety of challenges that require him to be brave and trust in others. To his delight, he comes to find new friends who helps him believe in his mantra, Life is living, not for watching.