PICTURE BOOK REVIEWS about BEARS!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Hibernate with Me is a gentle reminder that no matter how sad, small, or scared you feel, you are always worthy of love, and that brighter days are always ahead.
Sometimes you feel small. Sometimes you feel shy.
Sometimes you feel worried, and you might not know why.
Sometimes you want nobody to see.
Darling, you can hibernate with me.
If you feel scared or lost, or even just a little shy, love means there will always be a place to hibernate together.
A place that’s cozy, warm, and safe.
REVIEW
This adorable book showcases the love between a mother bear and her cub as they get ready for hibernation. Since the text is written as a song, it flows fairly smoothly and makes for a sweet read aloud. The illustrations are darling and match the text quite well. The book works well as both a story of love (perfect for Valentine's Day) but also as an introduction to hibernation and seasons. The music is included with the book along with a link to the website where you can listen to the song.
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Leaves are falling, a cold wind is blowing, geese are heading south. Clearly, winter is coming. It’s time for black bears to do what they always do this time of year―hibernate. Kids will get a kick out of this romp of a tale about a black bear cub that finds every excuse imaginable to avoid the inevitable go-to-bed moment. Will Mama Bear finally win? Or will Baby Bear come up with the ultimate reason to skip going to sleep?
REVIEW
Baby Bear does NOT want to hibernate and keeps finding excuses for not doing so. His mother waits through all his requests until her patience is exhausted and she shoos her recalcitrant child into the den. But the ending is so typically childlike that I had to laugh out loud. What a perfect ending. In addition to the amusing back-and-forth between mother and child, the author also manages to slip in information about hibernation and the signs that the time is near. Additional information about bears and hibernation is included at the end of the book. The illustrations are beautifully done and showcase the strong emotions of both mother and child. The changes that come with the arrival of winter and the animals who have to adapt are also nicely highlighted. A fun read aloud for story time, bedtimes, or lessons on hibernation, a delight from beginning to end.
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In a high-energy sequel to I Am Bear, the dance-loving star rolls out a variety of dance moves and inspires kids to try some of their own.
Get up, get down,
hit the ground . . .
Bear's in a dancing mood, and his friend Bunny is happy to help out with the boom box. With moves like Furry Breaking, Running Bear (you run but don't go anywhere), and the classic back spin, who could blame observers who might want to bust a move of their own? Actor/rapper Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown) and artist Sav Akyuz team up again for a lively two-step with the multitalented Bear.
REVIEW
I enjoyed the rollicking text and the urge to dance it inspired. In that regard it would be fun to use with young children. The illustrations in general were cute and fun. I was not however a fan of the number of occasions in which the bear's bum crack was shown. The bear dressed in a belly dancer's outfit wasn't particularly thrilling either. If those things don't bother you than by all means take a look at this bright, colorful ode to the joys and mishaps of dance.
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