Little Bear An Inuit Folktale
Little Bear An Inuit Folktale by Dawn Casey, published by World Wisdom on December 15, 2021, is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that presents a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale. This edition, comprising 36 pages, features the story of a lonely old woman who adopts a polar bear cub, nurturing him as he grows while recognizing the importance of his natural habitat.
Readers will discover a tender narrative that explores themes of love and the bond between humans and wildlife. The story highlights the journey of the bear cub and the old woman, emphasizing the delicate balance of caring for a wild animal while acknowledging its need for freedom. With elements of diversity and multiculturalism, this book invites young readers to engage with the environment and the polar regions, making it a thoughtful addition to any collection of juvenile fiction.
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With a foreword by Inuit poet, translator, and politician Kelly Berthelsen.
Little Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale, sensitively written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own, she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides in her hood and sleeps by her side. The old woman loves the bear like her own child, but her heart also knows: bears belong in the wild. A tender story of loving and letting go, Little Bearcelebrates the relationship between a human being and a wild animal and will touch the hearts of readers young and old.
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