Are You There, Baby Bear?

by Catherine Walters

Alfie's mother tells him that a new cub is coming. Impatient Alfie sets out to find the baby bear, who he thinks is lost somewhere in the woods or meadows. As he wanders through his lovely wilderness home, Alfie mistakes a host of woodland creatures, including a beaver, a mountain lion, and even a bison, for his "lost" baby bear. When night begins to fall, the bold little searcher finds himself cold and alone--and lost! But Father Bear soon arrives and gently carries the new big brother bear home, where a surprise (or two) is waiting.

Children will delight in knowing just a bit more than Alfie, but they will feel just as impatient to see the new, adorable arrival. Once again, Catherine Walters has created an inviting woodland world and a story that simply and tenderly conveys a little one's point of view.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kali]

Very cute story, but what makes this book worth checking out is the intricate and charming illustrations. I'll definitely check out the rest of little Alfie's adventures and more of this author/illustrator's work.

[zunggg]

There seems to be a bona fide sub-genre of "bear books", the province of multiple authors (or multiple pseudonyms? Argh!), in which little anthropomorphic bears wander around boreal, arboreal landscapes learning simple but vital life lessons. This is a decent example.

[Book Grocer]

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A lovely illustrated book you can read to your children or have them read along with you.They will learn about family in a fun way.

Elisa, Book Grocer

[Heather]

45 months - ok book but just one of the many bear books put there. Nothing overly special to make it stand out.

[Kristina Silverbears]

A special bear book to read to my twins. It is very well illustrated and sure to become a family favorite.

[Meg]

A lovely little tail about a big brother searching for their new sibling. With some beautiful illustrations of nature and a chipmunk to find on nearly every page