The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Waddell, Martin

Snow Bears

32 pp. | Candlewick | January, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-7636-1906-X $$14.99

(2) PS Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies. Frosted with snow while playing outside, three grizzly bear cubs, realistically drawn save for their smiles, have a little fun with their mom. When she says they look like snow bears, they say they are, and they don't know where her baby bears could be. With its soothing repetitiveness and mischievous young child stand-ins, this affectionate story has the right blend of security and excitement for its intended audience.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2003