“You know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them.”–St. Therese of Lisieux
Review and Thoughts:
Little Bear by Elsa Holmelund Minarik is one of those chapter books that beginning readers are drawn to and excited to read. This story is told through simple vocabulary and captivating pictures. I have always enjoyed reading stories about fictional bears (Corduroy, Winnie-the-Pooh, Paddington) because of their innocence, and they are just so adorable. Then again, it might be that these stories bring back memories of my own little brown Teddy who was a constant companion for a time in my youth.
The four chapters in this book tell a story of a mother’s love for her Little Bear – simple, giving, and sacrificial – through actions and special endearing words. It also tells the story of Little Bear responding to and reflecting on the love from his mother. Continue reading Lessons In Love: A Review of ‘Little Bear’