Friday, March 29, 2019

Hibernate with Me by Benjamin Scheuer – OPTIONAL

Hibernate with Me by Benjamin Scheuer, illustrated by Jeminma Williams. PICTURE BOOK. Simon, 2019. $18.  9781534432178

BUYING ADVISORY: PRE-K, EL(K-3) –OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

This story has a message from a mama bear to her baby bear; I will always be there for you. She talks about all the ways she is there for the bear and that if he is ever confused, lost, scared, she will help him in any way she can. Little lightly rhyming sections end with ‘you can hibernate with me’. Features stunning illustrations of the bears, forests, homes, and skies.

This is an adorable book with a heartwarming message. The artwork is stellar and large enough to share with a group. It would be a discussion starter for mother’s day. My only qualm is that young readers may not know what hibernating is quiet yet. This is a key part of the book.  If they do know its meaning, it might make the story even more confusing. Why would they go to sleep for the winter ever time the baby bear is lost or sad or just needs his mom? I could see kids taking it literally. That being said, its just heartwarming and I adore this book.  Would also make a great gift for a new mom.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author

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