The Forever Family

ISBN: 1838252126

Author: Banner, Sue

Condition: New

A heart-warming adoption story from the author of Knobbly Nora and The Warblers.One night, Little Bear was cosied up on Mama Bear's knee. "I want to tell you a story" she said. "Now, listen carefully."In this exquisitely illustrated and touching story, featuring charming woodland animals and lyrical prose, a little bear learns from his mama bear about how he became a part of their family.She shares that are many reasons that mamas and papas can be unable to take care of their young, and that when a little baby bear was found alone, all of the forest creatures came together to search for him a forever family. A family who would care and protect, feed and bathe, tickle and cuddle, teach and play - and especially give lots of love. The little bear was lucky to have a nurturing foster mama who did all of these things during the search...until the perfect family was found. A family whose dearest wish came true with the arrival of the little bear.Author and illustrator Sue Banner's eloquent storytelling and painterly illustrations in gentle muted and earthy tones create a calm and soothing read-aloud that all families and educators of young children will love - those whom this story resonates on a personal level and those for whom the story provides a better understanding of the loving families formed through the adoption and foster care experience.