How to Build a Snow Bear

by Eric Pinder, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator)

Overview

Thomas wants to build the biggest and best snowman ever. Since he can't do it alone, he'll need a helping hand—or a paw. But little bears love to hibernate. How do you wake up a snoozing bear? By tickling it? Singing to it? Maybe making its favorite snack?

How to Build a Snow Bear is a story about two siblings sharing a wondrous wintry day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466896307
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	09/13/2016
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	88 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Eric Pinder is the author of How to Share with a Bear, also illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. He teaches creative writing at the New Hampshire Institute of Art and earned his MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He lives in rural New Hampshire.

Stephanie Graegin has illustrated many popular books for children, including Peace is an Offering. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Editorial Reviews

Thomas is a friendly, round-faced boy, and the bear looks like a large teddy bear. There is nothing scary here, just great problem-solving skills and sibling fun. VERDICT Preschool children will enjoy listening to the silly, sweet story. Older ones will be able to read it themselves-perhaps in a fort with a sibling.” —School Library Journal

“Graegin's choice of muted colors infuses the story with an overall intimate and comfy feel. The soft browns of the characters' faces, bear suit, and house interior reflect the warmth permeating the brothers' loving interactions. A pleasant choice for a cozy read.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2016-06-28
Bear and brother, introduced in How to Share with a Bear (2015), are back.Well, brother Thomas is anyway. His brother, the bear, is too busy hibernating to help build a snow critter. Thomas shakes the bear, serenades the bear, and tries to bribe the bear. Finally, a few freshly baked cookies do the trick. Once vertical, the bear gets dressed for the trek outdoors. The two brothers assemble a cookie-eared snow bear, go sledding, dig out a snow cave, and go home to share a cuddle and a book. In spite of all the togetherness, Pinder's light touch is missing in this sequel. The myriad activities deflect the focus from the deep caring evident between the bear and his older brother. Dwelling on the bear hibernating or the brothers hangin’ with the snow bear would have given space for that intimacy. Also, the sound effects accompanying the boys’ meanderings have increased to the point where they impede rather than enhance the narrative flow. Graegin’s choice of muted colors infuses the story with an overall intimate and comfy feel. The soft browns of the characters’ faces, bear suit, and house interior reflect the warmth permeating the brothers’ loving interactions. A pleasant choice for a cozy read though not quite as sweet as the characters’ first outing. (Picture book. 2-6)

Kirkus Reviews