David Bedford

Seldom has the caring and the guidance of a mother and the curiosity and trust of a child been so tenderly depicted as in this generously sized and beautiful picture book set in the far off Artic. A young polar bear, just out of infancy, asks his mother, "What is it like to be big?" With infinite patience, his mother shows him what to expect as he grows--how he will one day run like the wind, jump...

Little Bear and his mother had spent a long, sunny day exploring in the snow. “It’s getting late,” said Mother Bear. “Let’s go home, Little Bear.” “But I’m not sleepy,” said Little Bear. Mother Bear smiled. “Shall we have one last explore,” she said, “and see who else is going to bed?” Mother Bear and Little Bear go for a walk to see how their friends are getting ready for bed. There’s Lit...