Let's Go Home, Little Bear

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.

Big Bear and Little Bear are returning home from a wonderful romp through the snowy woods, when a noise startles Little Bear. Plod, plod, plod--suddenly the woods are alive with unseen Plodders and Drippers and Ploppers. Poor Little Bear is very scared. But Big Bear is beside him with comforting explanations and a piggyback ride to bring him safely home.

It is a heartwarming story that captures the bond between a bear and his father. The narrative follows Little Bear as he feels uncertain about going home, with Big Bear gently reassuring him through their journey.

Kids will enjoy and love the repetition in this book as it helps them practice predicting what comes next in a story. They will also fall in love with Little Bear and cherish the feeling of being safe and sound in Big Bear's arms.

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 show more example of fantasy. show less

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

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