Bear by Himself (1976) by Geoffrey Hayes
I picked this book up randomly at a used book sale a few years ago, and it has been a favorite of mine ever since. I really don’t know much about this book-if it is well-known or not, etc.-but I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Bear by Himself follows a bear and the quiet activities he does alone during the day, whether it’s smelling the rain or just lying down and remembering misty dim mornings. This book embodies peace and tranquility. If I could live inside of a book, it just might be this one. It’s a perfect, simple picture book for children and a really great reminder for adults to stop, breathe, and enjoy life.