Snow Bears

Author: Martin Waddell

Overview

When Mommy Bear comes to look for her baby bears, she finds three snow bears instead. They don't look quite like her bears, but they do like to slide down the snowy slope and throw snowballs, just like her bears do. Little readers will love being in on the charming snow-bear game, recounted by master storyteller Martin Waddell and illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies with all the crisp beauty of a snowy day.

When three little bears play in the snow, they pretend to be "snow bears" and their mother goes along with the game.

Editorial Review

Mama bear finds her three baby bears outside covered with snow and the game begins. Pretending to be snow bears the biggest cub declares, "I don't know where we are." The other bears chime in with, "I haven't seen us" and "We aren't here, Mommy Bear." The snow bears play games with mama bear. They slide down hills and throw snowballs, but soon baby bear becomes too cold to continue playing. When they go inside for warm toast, the snow melts away leaving behind the baby bears. Soft watercolor and pencil drawing capture the animal antics. Wonderful expressions and body movements portray the loving relationship between mother and children. The sweet story invites one to sit by the fire and share warm toast with a special child.