A new bear cub and his mother discover the world together, through every season, in this quiet and gorgeous picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver. "Gorgeously drafted charcoal artwork.terrifically self-assured." Publishers Weekly , STARRED REVIEW "Quietly stunning." Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW Spring is here and new life is stirring. There is so much for Big Bear to teach her new cub as they step out into the forest. Together they eat, swim, fish, and play as one season becomes the next. With Big Bear's help, Little One grows more and more confident, until winter comes once more and it's time to head home.

With gentle text and stunning black and white illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the first steps of independence, and the strength of parental love. Ideal for storytime or bedtime as well as for early childhood and elementary nature and animal studies. Awards: CCBC Choices (Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers) Cooperative Children's Book Center Best Children's Books of the Year (Starred) Bank Street College of Education Best Picture Books about Family Kirkus Reviews Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Primary) Kansas National Education Association Also by Jo Weaver: Little Tigers Little Whale.