Donna Keith

Family love and diversity make every page glow with warmth and joy like a huge hug.

This is a bear family, which was brought together to form a wonderful group. Each one is different and unique in their own way and that makes them love each other all the more. With a fitting Bible verse on each 2-page spread, the family is shown as they play, fish, and discover life around them. After the adventures come to an end and they snuggle in for the night, peace and happiness ensure sweet dreams.

This is a board book for the youngest readers. It's not only sturdy but does have a padded cover as well. The illustrations are bright and lively, while bringing across a natural atmosphere as they live in usual, bear surroundings. The life of the bears, while displaying human hints such as a bow in the hair and such, also reflects activities which real bears are known to do. The pastels invite for warmth while holding enough details to keep young eyes returning again and again.

The text is written in rhyme and flows very well. It makes a lovely read-aloud, and is perfect for a snuggle-reading in a chair or as a good night tale. The text is a little more than in some board books and yet perfect for young listeners to enjoy the adult's attention and voice as it does flow in a soothing manner. The addition of Bible verses on the bottom of the page add a nice touch for light discussions or even as a note to adults reading the pages. In other words, it's a wholesome read which is perfect to end a day...and will probably make some young listeners into bear fans.… (altro)

Summary- This story tells about three bear cubs who are all different. Brown bear, polar bear, and panda bear are all siblings who love doing different activities and eating different foods. Mama and Papa bear love all of their cubs the same even though they are all different.

Personal Reaction- I thought the illustrations were very cute and descriptive. This book is perfect for explaining to children that they are so loved. Regardless of being biological or adopted, this story helps to explain to children that they are loved just the same.

Classroom Extensions- The class will tell about their unique family and why they love and care for them.
The class will tell their favorite part of the story.… (altro)