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Little One Hardcover – Picture Book, March 1, 2016

by Jo Weaver (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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A loving nursery gift for new parents, this soothingly illustrated picture book follows a new bear cub and his mother as they discover a great big world together.

Spring is here and new life is stirring. There is so much for Big Bear to teach her new cub as they step out into the forest. Together they eat, swim, fish, and play as one season becomes the next. With Big Bear's help, Little One grows more and more confident, until winter comes once more and it's time to head home.

With gentle text and stunning charcoal illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the first steps of independence, and the strength of parental love. Ideal for story time, bedtime, and elementary studies on animals.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD540L
  6. Dimensions
    10.94 x 0.43 x 10.9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Peachtree
  8. Publication date
    March 1, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    1561459240
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1561459247
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PreS-Gr 1—A mother bear and her cub journey throughout the seasons in Weaver's picture book debut. The slightly anthropomorphized Big Bear and Little One delight in their woodland home, catching fish, eating berries, making friends, and simply enjoying the wind and the stars. Brief, gentle text and Big Bear's generous, comforting presence make for a soothing read. Black-and-white charcoal illustrations support this peaceful mood by showcasing the natural surroundings: scenes of the forest, lake, and cave are simultaneously glorious and cozy. Weaver effectively combines the velvet quality of charcoal and the rough patterns of the textured paper background to capture the beauty in dandelions, night skies, sunbeams, and sleeping bears. VERDICT A sweet parent-child story for bedtime that evokes safety, peace, and plenty.—Sarah Stone, San Francisco Public Library

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★ "Gorgeously drafted charcoal artwork. . . terrifically self-assured" —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ "Quietly stunning." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"A sweet parent-child story for bedtime that evokes safety, peace, and plenty." —School Library Journal

"This is the sort of book that will make little ones of the human sort want to cuddle up and feel comforted by the big ones in their lives." —The Wall Street Journal

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peachtree; Illustrated edition (March 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561459240
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1561459247
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.94 x 0.43 x 10.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Katelin Innocenti
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully adorable
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016
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Absolutely love this book! "Little one" is what my husband calls our daughter and it was so wonderful to find a book like this :-)
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Antonio Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
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Beautiful! My son loves it. Great children book and so for grown-ups.
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R. Shealor
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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A dear bear book. Very charming. A hit too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
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Beautiful book
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Lost John
4.0 out of 5 stars The New Jonathan Livingstone Seagull?
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
Is this the new  Jonathan Livingston Seagull ?* The art work is excellent, there isn’t too much reading, and the story appeals to the sentimental side in most of us.

The large-format production standards are good, even down to the title on the front cover being in gold.

However, the book is pitched at children (Jonathan Livingstone Seagull at adults), and has a lot less text that JLS, with only one to five lines per page.

The story describes one annual cycle for a she bear, from the end of one winter hibernation** to the beginning of the next. A cub has been born during the hibernation period. She takes it with her throughout the year, teaching it what it needs to know about eating berries and catching fish. All of that is reasonably accurate, but I have my doubts about being ‘gentle to friends’ – hedgehogs – or stopping to admire the view.

Some children will love the book, others may find it not colorful enough and the pictures not sharply enough defined. Adults will probably divide on the same lines. The book is suitable for four years and upwards, with no top limit.

*A 1970’s million-selling book that was made into a movie; the movie had a soundtrack by Neil Diamond.

** Hibernation is my word, not the book’s: purists would argue that the bear is very lethargic during the winter, but doesn’t, strictly speaking, hibernate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, amazing illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
Great book with amazing illustrations
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J.Prather
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully unique
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
When Big Bear steps out of her winter den on the first page of this beautiful picture book, young story listeners begin a journey through the seasons with Big Bear and her little cub. It's a time of learning and exploration for little cub that ends with Big Bear and her cub back in her den to once again wait for Spring. The text in this ode to nature is spare and effective. Even the youngest of story listeners will be able to follow little cub as he learns to fish, enjoy berries and swim in a lake. The read aloud flow is seamless and rather mesmerizing, making this a perfect choice for bedtime.

It's the illustrations that make this book so wonderfully unique. Beautifully drawn in blacks and grey, the charcoal drawings are nothing short of incredible. The level of dimension, texture and feeling the artist brings to this work will make young readers want to reach out and pet the bears just to feel that shaggy fur. They will be transported to the forest and hear the motion of a waterfall and the tickle of Spring grass. This is a wonderful choice for any parent looking to build a bedtime collection for their toddler or preschooler. An uncommon offering and an enthusiastic recommend.
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Wayne A McCoy
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful picture book full of quiet wonder
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016
'Little One' by Jo Weaver is apparently her first picture book, and it's a quiet delight.

The story is of a mother bear and cub as they travel through the seasons. The story is short and the pictures are breathtaking. The story is effused with maternal love and little ones reading it will realize that little bear is cared for and loved.

Each page of story is a double page, and the art needs that room to spread out and envelop the reader. The pictures are all in black and white, but I hesitate to tell you that because they have the kind of detail and shading that probably only works best in black and white. From the suffuse light of early Spring in the woods to flying and jumping salmon, to snow and hibernation, the story is a quiet wonder. This is not a loud, busy book. This is a book to read at quiet times and savored.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC, Peachtree Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty illustrations and sweet story
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020
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Love the back and white illustrations. It’s a sweet story that can be enjoyed by all. We bought it for our kids and also bought as a baby gift. Book is also great quality with nice thick pages.
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Shanglen
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story, beautiful artwork!
Reviewed in France on November 5, 2018
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Beautiful charcoal drawings! The story is simple and nicely told.
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Arkgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple but beautifully told tale with wonderful illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2017
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This is an adorable book to share as 'little one' explores the world with his [or her] mum. The book is written so you can make the cub either male or female so relatable to a son or daughter. The little cub goes out and is taught about life in the wider world: playing and being gentle with new friends; learning to swim safely with mum's support; learning to fish; and enjoying the fruits of the land. At the end as winter draws close they return to the comfort of their safe den and snuggle up close.
It is a simple but beautifully told tale but it is the wonderful illustration that really stands out. On each page the black, white and shades of grey images capture the imagination and are really delightful. The only flashes of colour are the gold cover title and the front and end covers are sage green with a subtle dandelion, leaves and feathers motif matching the subtle imagery circling the bears on the cover.
It is a great book to explore and share with children ... am sure it will become a firm family favourite.
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Nikki J
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2022
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Delightful story, beautifully illustrated. Worth reading again and again.

Look out for other books by the same author - these are also wonderful.
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Sah
5.0 out of 5 stars ... praise to picture books often but wow what a beautiful beautiful extraordinary book this is
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2016
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Not one to give high praise to picture books often but wow what a beautiful beautiful extraordinary book this is. Calming and gentle, you're guided through the young bear's first spring summer and autumn, ending up back in the den once winter approaches again. The warm ending makes me cry with happiness every time I read it. The illustrations are all black and white (charcoal?) and so so beautiful, the textures and landscapes are just amazing. My godson loves this book too. Highly recommend, I will be looking out for more titles by Jo Weaver.
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