About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is excitedly preparing for a family visitor or when you want to nurture a sense of empathy for the elders in their life. It is a perfect selection for calming a child down after a high-energy day with relatives, serving as a gentle mirror for their own boisterous love. The story follows two young bear cubs who are overjoyed to have their grandfather stay for the weekend. As they rush from one activity to the next, the book beautifully illustrates the difference in energy levels between exuberant children and their more slow-paced grandparents. It is an ideal tool for teaching preschoolers how to show love through both active play and quiet consideration, modeling a relationship built on mutual joy and patience.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in a safe, loving family environment. It briefly touches on physical limitations (tiredness) in an age-appropriate, realistic way.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who has a close relationship with a grandparent and sometimes forgets that adults have different physical limits than children. It is also great for a child who needs a visual model of how to transition from 'loud play' to 'quiet time.'
