If You Were A Bear Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
It must be really different to be a bear! Or is it? Little bear cubs need food, shelter, and safety, just like you and me. Come find out what its like to be a bear - and how you can help keep them wild.
Paperback
Publisher: Sequoia Natural History Associ (2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1878441299
ISBN-13: 978-1878441294
Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #696,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #88 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Bears #745 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Wildlife #4459 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Fauna
This book is great for kids of all ages- my baby has loved it since she was about 9 months old, partly because it's got great illustrations, and partly because the text has a nice cadence to it. Even though my daughter doesn't understand it yet, it sounds nice. Of course I like the message that wild animals should remain wild and not be fed by people, and it's interesting to note that the author explains this gently, saying that bears can break into sheds and cause monetary damage. No mention of the possibility of bears killing pets or tearing up people's homes in search of food- clearly it's good not to scare kids too much, but instead to have a healthy respect for wild animals. I think this book strikes a good balance. There was a case recently of a woman on the Oregon coast who had been feeding the local bears for several years, and more and more bears were coming around and had killed some domestic animals. The silly woman thinks the bears are like house cats, and never did accept that what she did was wrong. Luckily the judge banned her from living there, so she won't be ruining too many more bears' lives. I just wish she'd read this book when she was a kid and had the sense to learn from it!
My 4 year old daughter loves this book. It's well written and the illustrations are beautiful. Not only is it fun, but it teaches children about bears and how to avoid habituating bears to human food. The only con would be that there are 2 sets of pages with very little illustration that may cause younger children to lose interest. One set of pages has only snowflakes on it, and while I can see the message that the author is trying to convey, I find it a bit too wordy for a spread with not a lot for a small child to focus on. Other than that, I give the book 2 thumbs up!
Good information for young readers. Sets the stage for young persons to understand how to relate to bears with caution while not scaring them.
Great gift for children or adults who love bears! I'll keep buying copies to give out to friends' children. It's been a big hit.
Wonderful! My granddaughter loves this book. Nicely illustrated and I love giving her an early education in the wonders of wildlife.
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