The Invisible Bear by Cecile Metzger

He lives in the woods alone.  His days are mostly gray.  He's lonely.  He feels invisible.  Then somebody new moves in...

Tundra Books and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published August 4th.

His new neighbor brings color and noise.  He's not sure if he likes that.  Then one day he hears her being mournful because her beautiful flowers are dying.  He waters them and she gives him a hug.  Soon they are good friends.

When she leaves, she leaves him a present.  He'll never be without color again...