I Lost My Bear

Jules Feiffer’s I Lost My Bear (1998–present, HarperCollins) is a single-issue picture book that turns a child’s frantic search for a missing stuffed toy into a wry, emotionally resonant adventure. Feiffer—the sole writer and artist—brings his signature loose linework and sharp, empathetic humor to a story that captures the quiet chaos of a household in crisis. Originally published as a standalone comic, it remains a cherished example of how a master cartoonist can make a simple, universal predicament feel both timeless and deeply personal.