Mr. Bear and The Bear, author Frances Thomas, illustrator Ruth Brown
This story deals with the issues of animal cruelty and the life of a
secluded man who finds a friend in a dancing bear. Mr. Bear’s realization that
the bear is not being treated respectfully and his endeavor to save him and
restore him to his original life highlights the care and love that is not
recognized initially in Mr. Bear’s character. The illustrations that are in
this book are not only descriptive but allow the reader to get a sense of the
animal cruelty that exists with circus animals.
The Whales Song, author Dylan Sheldon, illustrator Gary Blythe
The whale’s song is a story of hope and belief. It focuses on a
young girl and the stories that she is told by her grandpa and grandmother
about whales and the beauty and practicality that they hold. The differing
opinions of her grandparents is extreme, as one focuses on the food and whaling
aspect of their existence while the other focuses on the beauty of their
‘song’. Leaving Lily to her own means in order to appreciate their beauty and
develop her own opinion.
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