Bear’s life by the sea was quiet and peaceful. But the sounds of the nearby city call to him, and he must go exploring. Buying the ticket and traveling on a train (chuffy chuff chuffy chuff, chuffy chuffity chuff) is all very exciting, but eventually, Bear just wants to go home.  Luckily, four friends are there to show him the way. 

Rosen’s spare lyrical text lends itself to board-book format, just right for reading aloud with the littlest members of the family. Like Bear, they’re beginning to explore—but feel most comfortable snug at home.