Description
It's good to have a bear, but having two is even better! So does this little girl think as she prepares for a thrilling day in the snow, hand-in-hand with her two bears. Together, they will go sledding down the mountain and they will meet a ton of friends in the woods! Lots of fun in this wintery tale by storyteller Margarita del Mazo and illustrator Rocio Bonilla.
A tender story about the warmth of winter with the right company. One of the few children's books with a tribute to dads.
National campaign to book reviewers; Advance Access for librarians; Good for northern climates and winter-themed books; Ideal for young story time at home or library; Early introduction to appreciating different perspectives; Colorful illustrations perfect for story time;
About the Author
A writer and storyteller who is greatly admired in Spain, Margarita del Mazo has almost twenty books to her name, many of which have been translated into other languages. Among them are the bestsellers Camunas and The Flock (El rebano), which won the Madrid Booksellers Guild Award and the Miami Cuatrogatos Foundation Award for best illustrated children's book. A renowned illustrator in Spain, Rocio Bonilla's books have been published in English, French, German, Belgian, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. Many of her books are bestsellers in Spain and some of them have been published in Italy such as: What Colour is a Kiss?, The Tallest Mountain of Books in the World, and Max and the Superheroes.
Reviews
A warm and tender tale for toddlers, perfect for reading while snuggling with your favorite little reader and their favorite fuzzy friend. ---NetGalley-Media
This is a cute little story about having friends that are always there for you. The girl in the story has a little bear stuffed animal and a "big bear" who is actually her dad. The story points out the different things she gains from having each of them in her life. Overall, a sweet and well illustrated story.---Netgalley-Reviewer
Absolutely darling art and a sweet story combine to make this a really wonderful picture book. ---Goodreads (NetGalley)
A charming picture book that shows the imagination of a little girl. She loves her little teddy bear but she also has a big bear who watches over her and keeps her safe. With wonderful illustrations and charming text, children will enjoy discovering who exactly is her big bear.---NetGalley-Librarian
Bonilla's large-format pencil-and-watercolor illustrations play with perspective and add an element of mystery about big bear to what's otherwise a straightforward ode to comfort and affection-all that "bears" provide.---Publishers Weekly
Del Mazo's oversized picture book will appeal to preschoolers. The simple plot and text structure is ideal for young children's attention span. Bonilla's illustrations depict the snowy winter background surrounded by shades of aquamarine and light brown colors; the girl is colorfully dressed with a red coat that adds symmetry with a red fox, a ladybug, and a barberry bush. This picture book emphasizes emotional intelligence touching on topics of appreciation, trust, wonder, and happiness. The Spanish edition is a faithful translation of the English version.VERDICT A simple picture book with a surprising ending that will charm readers. Perfect for toddler or preschool storytimes.---School Library Journal
It's a picture book featuring an unreliable narrator. You take the kid at their word when they say they travel with a big bear and a little bear. The reveal of the big bear, however, changes the interpretation of the text. Lovely.
The short, sweet text and adorable illustrations would make this a perfect winter storytime pick.---NetGalley-Librarian
The ending gives readers a better idea and underscores the purpose of the story, which is to help children to appreciate different things in different people. Small children will appreciate the pictures as they are all from the child's point of view.---Childrens Book & Media Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9788417123505
Author Margarita del Mazo
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
Publisher PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
