Brown Bears by Colleen Larmour, Nick Crumpton
Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536238775
Genres: Animals, Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Brown Bears, written by Dr. Nick Crumpton and illustrated by Colleen Larmour, is a perfectly balanced nonfiction story book. Brown Bears follows two cubs over the first two years of their life. Each page describes how their mother protects them and teaches them how to one day live independently. There is a harmony between the narrative portions that guide the reader through the story and the nonfiction portions (in a different font) that expand upon the facts presented on the page. Similarly, the illustrations are cute and captivating without compromising the accuracy of the scenery or the harsher realities of being a bear. Though there is no shortage of picture books about bears, this would be a lovely addition to any library.

Reviewed by Ivy Burns, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth