You can tell it’s Fox by the trusty basket backpack she always has with her. That’s because she’s a smart, curious, and resourceful type who loves a good adventure. But while she’s usually ready for anything, nothing could have prepared her for the kind of friendship that develops when she meets Bear. Some things you just can’t help.

Bear is curious, playful, and sensitive. Kind of goofy. Maybe a little klutzy. He appreciates the simple pleasures of his bear life. And while he generally likes to go with the flow, he surprised even himself when he met Fox and just let things happen without thinking about it. Funny what can happen when you make a new friend.

Rae is an illustrator and surface designer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She's greatly inspired by nature, vintage children's books, fables, and fairy tales. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in an urban cottage along Minnehaha Creek.

Fred is a freelance creative director/writer and has come up with ideas for some of the most recognizable brands in the world. He grew up in Philadelphia and lives in Boulder, Colorado. I’m Sticking With You is his first book. It’s a bedtime story he wrote for a friend who was having trouble sleeping, and probably the best idea he ever had.