THE VALENTINE BEARS

THE VALENTINE BEARS by Eve Bunting. Illustrated by Jan Brett

Today's book is an "oldie but a goodie" that I didn't have in our collection. I am so glad I remedied that by adding this super sweet classic!

Mr. and Mrs.Bear are in the middle of hibernation. However, Mrs. Bear does not want to miss Valentine's Day this year, so she prepares a few favorite things for Mr. Bear in secret and sets an alarm.

The beauty of this book is two-fold. One, the clear picture of caring for someone else and trying to do something special for them. Two, the obvious close relationship that Mr. and Mrs. Bear have. In today's world, a majority of books deal with fractured or silly/self-centered relationships. What a joy it is to see the tenderness of a committed relationship played out even if it's between bears. The Valentine BEARS is a good example of putting some thoughtfulness into how we show our appreciation to someone that means something to us. In our fast-paced world, we as adults can take a lesson from this great picture book as well! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!