Age Appropriateness: Primary
Genre: Fantasy
Media: Watercolor
Setting: The place that this story takes place in is not known specifically. The reader basically only knows that it is outdoors during winter season. This story does not have a specific time either. It could take place at any time in history and not really be affected.
Review: This is the story of a bear cub and his father taking a walk in the snow. The bear cub keeps hearing noises and sounds that are scaring him, but his father makes him feel safe once again. He explains what each sound they hear is and where it is coming from. The bears in this story talk to each other a lot, so this is one way that they are taking on human characteristics, which makes this book a good example of fantasy. ( )

Yawnsome yarn which wanders aimlessly before petering out with a fizzle. The cuddly-wuddly artwork is annoying. My daughter likes it, but her opinion is cheapened by her uncritical affinity for all things ursine. ( )

Another good "Little Bear" book. Not my favorite one, but it's nice... and familiar. ( )