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ramseyhootman's review
4.0
I just got a pile of books from the used book store, including this title. I was quite surprised when my active 20-month-old son sat still long enough to listen to the entire thing... even more surprised that this is now a frequent reading choice for him. I really thought the text was too long and not exciting enough. However, he really enjoys the beautiful paintings of the girl and the polar bear cub, and he loves the gentle cadences of the words.
Personally, I think the story is wonderful. It reads not-quite like a fable. It strikes me as something a child would be drawn to, understanding something of its truth almost instinctively, but not fully comprehending until later in life.
Overall, very gentle, understated, and wise.
Personally, I think the story is wonderful. It reads not-quite like a fable. It strikes me as something a child would be drawn to, understanding something of its truth almost instinctively, but not fully comprehending until later in life.
Overall, very gentle, understated, and wise.
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