Bernard the Builder Bear

Cindy's first illustrated story book is almost here...

Here is a story of a story, to share with friends, families, and even strangers sitting next to you on that plane or bus or even a garden bench!

Join us, as we introduce her long-awaited work.

We hope you will find a story that will delight, just as all those who have followed Cindy's "Tales from Woodfield" notecards for over two decades have been delighted with her iconic short tales on the back panel of her notecards.

Bernard is a builder bear. And, just like Cindy, he loves to sit in his garden. This is where they both enjoy cups of tea, all the while thinking about what they will do when they finally get around to fixing up their lovely homes.

Whatever could ever go wrong?

Or, for that matter, what will ever go right...

Where to begin...

Cindy loves to be in her garden.

Of course, Bernard does, too!

A builder bear who loves imagining how to fix up his house...

Bernard has many friends & neighbors - and they often stop by...

Bernard's story begins...

"Bernard was a bear who was very good at building things...  

He had a lovely house in the woods that he had built himself.  But that was many years ago, and now his house needed a lot of work.  It needed a new roof and the door squeaked and sagged a bit on its hinges.  He wanted some new window boxes and the steps up to the door could use some clearing and straightening.

As Bernard was sitting on his favorite bench one spring morning, enjoying his cup of tea and the new warm sun on his face, Chester the Squirrel came by. 

“Please Bernard,” said Chester, “My old house is too small, and I need a new one.  Would you build me one?”  

Now, Chester was an old friend of Bernard’s, so Bernard said, “Of course.”

He began work on Chester’s house the very next day.  It was a wonderful house in the trees.  There was a pantry with lots of cupboards for storing nuts.  There was a hammock for sleeping and a slide to get down to the ground fast.  

Squirrel was delighted..."

Want to know more? Her First Edtion will be shipping Mid-March 2025.