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455th out of 509 books
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Old Bear and His Cub (Old Bear and Little Cub #2)
Old Bear loves Little Cub with all his heart. He makes sure that Little Cub eats all his porridge, takes a nap during their snowy walk, and wraps his red scarf tightly around his ears. Little Cub doesn't want to be told what to do, but he always listens to Old Bear because he knows that Old Bear loves him so. But when Old Bear catches a cold, it's Little Cub who knows just...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
November 11th 2010
by Philomel
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Nov 18, 2010
Judy Desetti
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Beautiful wintery illustrations are the perfect background for Old Bear and His Cub. Old Bear and Little Cub love each other with all of their hearts, and their day together revolves around Old Bear ensuring that Little Cub does things that will keep him safe and healthy, like eating his porridge and staying off the rocks. Children will relate to Little Cub’s attempts at independence, while parents will appreciate that Little Cub accepts Old Bear’s...more
Feb 17, 2012
Margaret
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4 of 5 stars
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Tipton County Books from Birth
My edition is a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library paperback.
I have fallen in love with the gosling books from Olivier Dunrea, or rather our entire family has (the Enginerd included!). So when our latest Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book for AppleBlossom arrived and it was a new-to-me book from Olivier Dunrea I was delighted. A snow and scarf filled story perfect for this winter time of year. Old Bear And His Cub is another wonderful example of the interactions between caretaker and child...more
I have fallen in love with the gosling books from Olivier Dunrea, or rather our entire family has (the Enginerd included!). So when our latest Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book for AppleBlossom arrived and it was a new-to-me book from Olivier Dunrea I was delighted. A snow and scarf filled story perfect for this winter time of year. Old Bear And His Cub is another wonderful example of the interactions between caretaker and child...more
On the cover, an energetic cub wrapped in a red scarf leaps down into the waiting arms of whiskery Old Bear. Every morning begins with these two sitting down with porridge and Old Bear admonishing the cub to eat it all up. Party way through the story, the cub takes on the role of telling Old Bear what he should be doing to stay well. Old Bear is sent to bed, given tea and read to until he falls fast asleep.
In a story time, kids would have great fun carrying out Old Bear and cub's arguments. This...more
In a story time, kids would have great fun carrying out Old Bear and cub's arguments. This...more
A sweet and bearutifully illustrated story about an older bear and his feisty little cub. When Old Bear tells Little Cub to eat his porridge, tie his scarf tight or be careful not to fall from the cliff upon which he has climbed, Little Cub replies, "I won't" but Old Bear stares him into compliance. "Old Bear loved his Little Cub with all his heart. Little Cub loved Old Bear with all his heart." And despite the contrariness, you can see that this is true. On their walk through the winter snows,...more
This became one of my favorite children's books. Recently published in 2010, the story captures the efforts of a little cub bear attempting to make his own choices, even though Old Bear always tells him what is best. For example, Little Cub and Old Bear go hiking through the woods and Little Cub climbs on top of the rocks. Old Bear is concerned he will fall. Little Cub says he won't, but at the end he listens and climbs down. Old Bear loves his Little Cub and the illustrations in the book even s...more
This book was ok for me. My 3 year old's interested wasn't really captivated, but that sometimes happens with new books.
The illustrations were beautiful. The story got somewhat repetitious at times, but it is a kid's book and that is actually a good thing. I didn't like the misbehavior of Little Cub but I did like how he came around and obeyed...and then showed his love by helping Old Bear.
This is probably not a book that I would have picked out, but received from the Dolly Parton Imagination L...more
The illustrations were beautiful. The story got somewhat repetitious at times, but it is a kid's book and that is actually a good thing. I didn't like the misbehavior of Little Cub but I did like how he came around and obeyed...and then showed his love by helping Old Bear.
This is probably not a book that I would have picked out, but received from the Dolly Parton Imagination L...more
This is a touching story about two bears, one old and one young who spend the day together and care for one another. We gathered that the old bear was the little bear's grandfather and we enjoyed seeing a story where a grandparent/grandchild are featured in such a loving way. I thought it might generate questions from our girls regarding the whereabouts of the young bear's parents, but as they have always grown up with their grandmother in our house, it seemed perfectly natural to them. We reall...more
A quietly beautiful book about the love between Old Bear and his Little Cub. Old Bear stares down Little Cub when he doesn't want to eat his porridge, tie up his scarf, or climb down from a craggy ledge, but then the tables are turned as Little Cub cares for Old Bear, who develops a case of the sniffles. What child isn't familiar with "the look" from a parent or caregiver--the one that says louder than words "Do it!"? Soft illustrations are uncluttered allowing young listeners to focus in on cle...more
Old Bear and Little Cub live together. Old Bear loves Little Cub with all his heart, and Little Cub loves Old Bear with all of his heart. Old Bear makes sure that Little Cub eats all of his porridge, wears his scarf in the snow, doesn’t get hurt, and takes his nap. But when Old Bear catches a cold from not wearing a scarf himself, it is Little Cub that knows exactly what Old Bear needs to feel better. This is a delight of a book that will have children laughing as the roles reverse between the a...more
The beautiful illustrations in this story soften the tug of war that a bear and his cub have over every day things. Plenty of white space soften the edges to father bear, who looks so paternal with his beard. The little cub is adorable with his red scarf. Father bear tries to tell cub what to do; sometimes father bear wins and sometimes the cub wins. Throughout the story, however, it is clear that old bear and his cub love each other very much, as shown through the illustrations as well as the t...more
Oh. I loved this one.
That is really all I have to say. Could analyze the precious illustrations or talk about how cute it is that they take care of each other.
But I'm just going to say that I loved it and might have to add it to my personal collection just so I can look at it whenever I want.
PS It is a very simple story. Not a whole lot of action. But I didn't care and I don't think many kids will either. They like to know that parents and grandparents will always be around.
That is really all I have to say. Could analyze the precious illustrations or talk about how cute it is that they take care of each other.
But I'm just going to say that I loved it and might have to add it to my personal collection just so I can look at it whenever I want.
PS It is a very simple story. Not a whole lot of action. But I didn't care and I don't think many kids will either. They like to know that parents and grandparents will always be around.
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A bit over-the-top in the cutesy factor, this repetitive book shows the love between a father/grandfather and his son/grandson. The Old Bear is always taking care of and looking after the Little Cub, even when the cub thinks he knows better. Little Cub can finally show his appreciation by taking care of Old Bear when he gets sick. While I wasn't a fan of the story, I absolutely loved the illustrations! Recommended for ages 1-6, 3 stars.
"Old Bear loved his Little Cub with all his heart. Little Cub loved Old Bear with all his heart." So begins this sweet story of the love of Old Bear and Little Cub. Old Bear often knows what is best for Little Cub (even though Little Cub doesn't always agree) and Little Cub often knows what is best for Old Bear (even though Old Bear doesn't always agree). A good story to showcase how love is more than just liking each other.
This is a wonderful fiction book that shows how roles can be reversed. The little cub who gets tired of being told what to do by his caretaker eventually becomes the caretaker telling old bear what to do. This story is great for pre-k and kindergartners, in that it tell them the importance of retaining what you have learned so that you can help someone else.
I love this author's books with the goslings, so I picked this one up to give it a try. Natalie was indifferent to this one, though she asks for the gosling ones multiple times. I think that Natalie didn't understand the subtly in the story. I liked how the old bear gives the little bear "the look" to get him to behave. But even more, I liked the role reversals at the end when the little bear takes care of the older bear.
This is an endearing tale of a father and his cub that is heartwarming without being treacly. Dunrea's illustrations of winter are very memorable, and Dunrea has managed to illustrate falling snow in both a realistic and completely fantastical way. This is a great winter read as well as something to share with persistent or grumpy people.
Another great book by Olivier Dunrea. This one is about an old bear and his beloved cub. The cub first wishes to disobey but a hard stare from old bear prevents it and then it is the cub's turn to give hard stares when old bear gets a cold and is a bad patient. Very sweet without being too sweet.
--Rachel
E/Dunrea
--Rachel
E/Dunrea
LOVED this one! It's a simple story of the relationship between Old Bear and Little Bear, but it's done so wonderfully! Old Bear is drawn perfectly--with a touch of a beard naturally forming on his chin. They act and interact in just the right way. This one will certainly make you say, "Awww!" Adorable.
Old Bear deals with his "No I won't" cub with a steady hard look that says it all. Cub gives in, because he knows he is loved. Midway through when Old Bear needs a few hard stares he understands that cub loves him and gives in. A great parent/father/son book with pitch-poerfect illustrations.
A really cute book!
"I tell people over and over again how more times than not I'm attracted to a book first by its cover. That was definitely the case with this book, BUT it gets better and more warm and fuzzy with each page."
Here's the author's website: http://www.olivierdunrea.com/
"I tell people over and over again how more times than not I'm attracted to a book first by its cover. That was definitely the case with this book, BUT it gets better and more warm and fuzzy with each page."
Here's the author's website: http://www.olivierdunrea.com/
Ages 2-6. Old Bear and Little Bear have different ideas about how things should be done... "Eat Your Breakfast, Little Bear." "I WON'T!" I love the stare-down as each struggles to get their way. Wonderfully humorous. A good winter story for themes about getting sick, following directions and love.
Another great book by Olivier Dunrea. This one is about an old bear and his beloved cub. The cub first wishes to disobey but a hard stare from old bear prevents it and then it is the cub's turn to give hard stares when old bear gets a cold and is a bad patient. Very sweet without being too sweet.
Because I love A Christmas Tree for Pyn so much, I was excited to read this when I saw it in the bookstore. I didn't love this one. It wasn't bad, just a little too much repetition of some phrases, and not much story. It would be great for father-child sharing at bedtime, though.
Old Bear is always giving advice to Little Cub, as any seasoned bear will do. Sometimes this advice is not asked for and often not wanted. Regardless it is listened too. Now will Old Bear listen when his words of wisdom are repeated back at him when he is in need of a gentle reminder?
Yes, this is a tug of war about who knows best between old bear aand his cub. The ending is wonderful as little ub has learned by old cub' example to take care of old cub when he is ill with a cold. The white eyebrows and beard of old cub are great!
My audience enjoyed this one enough to want repeat readings...old bear loves his cub and cub loves his old bear. Nice bedtime story in the vein of "Guess How Much I Love You?" with repeating assurances of love. Illustrations are warm and endearing.
Love that caring is a two-way street here, and that the little cub is allowed to know best sometimes. Also appreciate that there is no yelling or arguing or explaining or cajoling or bargaining, just a little bit of "staring hard."
This book was just ok for me. I found that the repetition was more annoying than sweet and that the writing and illustrations were just not enough to really engage young readers. Really pretty bland.
This is super cute, and has a wonderful dynamic between the two generations. Old Bear and his Cub. I wish it were Dad's, Grandpa's and Uncles this week instead of Mom's, Grandma's, and Aunt's
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Since his debut in 1983, author and illustrator Olivier Dunrea has created a steady stream of picture books, including concept books, stories of family life—modern and ancient—and stories about artists. Many of Dunrea's picture books testify to his love of animals and his interest in archaeology and folklore of the British Isles, and several—including Ravena, The Trow-Wife's Treasure, and Bear Noe...more
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