There Doesn’t Have to be a Reason (April 2025, Hardcover, 48 pg, Kids 3 – 7 yrs) M.C. Kasper

In exploring the mystery of the bear’s vestigial tail in dreamy watercolor with lots of hijinks, Flare Kids author and illustrator MC Kasper reminds us that things can be awesome for no reason at all.

Join Bear on his journey to learn all the reasons why some animals have tails—and that you never really need a reason to love your own body.

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M.C. Kasper

R275.00

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Description

Can your tail help you fly? asks the bird.

Can your tail help you swim? asks the beaver.

Can your tail swat bugs away? asks the bison.

It turns out the bear’s tail does none of these things… and no matter how many creatures and critters he meets, he still doesn’t know why he’s got one. But does that mean Bear shouldn’t love his tail?

Join Bear on his journey to learn all the reasons why some animals have tails—and that you never really need a reason to love your own body.

Amazon Reader 5 star review, United States, March 24, 2025: “A book for life’s necessary lessons – outstanding book teaching individuality and acceptance”.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: M.C. Kasper was born and primarily raised in Maryland. Her early life on a farm, combined with her college experience at the Museum of Natural History at Frostburg State University, has deepened her connection to the animal kingdom. Among M.C.’s numerous creative pursuits are writing and painting, as well as photography and baking. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English, is a self-taught artist, and currently resides in Severn, Maryland with her husband and daughter. Her debut book, There Doesn’t Have to Be a Reason, features her watercolour illustrations.