A bear imprisoned in a medieval circus is forced to perform night after night before a mocking crowd, but she finally can no longer stand the torment and determines to set herself free.
Simple hands-on format is suitable for children as young as preschool age.Provides meaningful interactive opportunities with parents, and fun for individual play as well.Great educational tool to boost reading comprehension, creativity, and eye-hand coordination.Intriguing stories that kids will pick up to play with again and again.Updated versions of wholesome, all-American characters that parents fondly remember.Stories promote positive, emotional growth with understandable themes of teamwork, friendship, sharing, and appreciation of others.
The Memoirs of a Polar Bear stars three generations of talented writers and performers—who happen to be polar bears The Memoirs of a Polar Bear has in spades what Rivka Galchen hailed in the New Yorker as “Yoko Tawada’s magnificent strangeness”—Tawada is an author like no other. Three generations (grandmother, mother, son) of polar bears are famous as both circus performers and writers in East Germany: they are polar bears who move in human society, stars of the ring and of the literary world. In chapter one, the grandmother matriarch in the Soviet Union accidentally writes a bestselling autobiography. In chapter two, Tosca, her daughter (born in Canada, where her mother had emigrated) moves to the DDR and takes a job in the circus. Her son—the last of their line—is Knut, born in chapter three in a Leipzig zoo but raised by a human keeper in relatively happy circumstances in the Berlin zoo, until his keeper, Matthias, is taken away... Happy or sad, each bear writes a story, enjoying both celebrity and “the intimacy of being alone with my pen.”
When the circus bear, Oregon, decides that he wants to go home to the big forest, he enlists the help of a dwarf named Duke. With very little money and no luggage at all, the two set out into the night. A beautifully illustrated cross-country odyssey that vividly portrays the meaning of friendship. Full color.
In 'The Bear Family at Home, and How the Circus Came to Visit Them' by Curtis Dwight Wilbur, readers are immersed in a charming tale of a bear family navigating daily life, complete with unexpected visitors from the circus. Wilbur's writing style is delightful and engaging, perfect for capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. The book falls within the genre of children's literature with a focus on anthropomorphic animals in domestic settings, making it a delightful and heartwarming read for all ages. The vivid descriptions and whimsical storytelling create a world that feels both familiar and magical, ensuring that readers will be transported into the bear family's enchanting world. Curtis Dwight Wilbur, known for his love of the natural world and storytelling, draws on his passion for animals and adventure to craft this delightful tale. His background as a conservationist and former Secretary of the Navy undoubtedly influenced the themes of family, community, and unexpected friendships found within the pages of this book. 'The Bear Family at Home' is a perfect recommendation for anyone seeking a charming and uplifting story that celebrates the joys of home and the magic of unexpected encounters.
In a deep, desolate forest, towering pines surround a circus tent. Inside this mystical world, performing bears from another realm are controlled by the ringmaster, Monsieur Bggbear, who obtained a magical baton with a secret power.