Cubby loves to visit Grandpa Bear. Often Grandpa and Cubby practice growling. In fall, they find food in the doughnut shop. In winter, they hibernate by the TV. But the very best thing about visiting Grandpa Bear is the Bear Hug. “Nobody ever gets out of the Bear Hug,” warns Grandpa Bear. Can Cubby get out of the Bear Hug?
A good gift for the Grandpa Bear in your life.
This slight, sweet story portrays a loving, intergenerational relationship through friendly watercolor paintings.
First-time author Callahan’s text describes realistic bear activities for the intergenerational duo, but Bryant’s cartoon-realistic bears are definitely living in houses and eating in diners. Libraries in need of a stead supply of cute-and-cuddly need look no further. A good gift for the Grandpa Bear in your life.
The mutual affection that emanates from the bears’ tiny eyes feels utterly genuine, while their thick, shaggy coats—rendered in tiny ink strokes that resemble the whorls of a fingerprint—possess an endearing, cuddly feel. The scene of Grandpa and Cubby “hibernating” (they’re actually snoozing in front of the TV on a snowy night) speaks volumes about the simple pleasures and enduring love of extended family life.
This slight, sweet story portrays a loving, intergenerational relationship through friendly watercolor paintings. Larger collections and those that never have enough bear stories will find that it makes good filler.
Though slight, this engaging story does what it is intended to: it reminds readers of the important relationship between grandpas and grandcubs. This book is a loving read and the humorous, kid-friendly watercolor paintings aptly draw readers—both young and old—into the fun.
