My Big Bear, My Little Bear and Me

A warm and tender tale for toddlers, perfect for reading while snuggling with your favorite little reader and their favorite fuzzy friend. ---NetGalley-Media

This is a cute little story about having friends that are always there for you. The girl in the story has a little bear stuffed animal and a “big bear” who is actually her dad. The story points out the different things she gains from having each of them in her life.
Overall, a sweet and well illustrated story.---Netgalley-Reviewer

Absolutely darling art and a sweet story combine to make this a really wonderful picture book. ---Goodreads (NetGalley)

A charming picture book that shows the imagination of a little girl. She loves her little teddy bear but she also has a big bear who watches over her and keeps her safe. With wonderful illustrations and charming text, children will enjoy discovering who exactly is her big bear.---NetGalley-Librarian

Bonilla’s large-format pencil-and-watercolor illustrations play with perspective and add an element of mystery about big bear to what’s otherwise a straightforward ode to comfort and affection—all that “bears” provide.---Publishers Weekly

Del Mazo’s oversized picture book will appeal to preschoolers. The simple plot and text structure is ideal for young children’s attention span. Bonilla’s illustrations depict the snowy winter background surrounded by shades of aquamarine and light brown colors; the girl is colorfully dressed with a red coat that adds symmetry with a red fox, a ladybug, and a barberry bush. This picture book emphasizes emotional intelligence touching on topics of appreciation, trust, wonder, and happiness. The Spanish edition is a faithful translation of the English version.VERDICT A simple picture book with a surprising ending that will charm readers. Perfect for toddler or preschool storytimes.---School Library Journal

It’s a picture book featuring an unreliable narrator. You take the kid at their word when they say they travel with a big bear and a little bear. The reveal of the big bear, however, changes the interpretation of the text. Lovely.

The short, sweet text and adorable illustrations would make this a perfect winter storytime pick.---NetGalley-Librarian

The ending gives readers a better idea and underscores the purpose of the story, which is to help children to appreciate different things in different people. Small children will appreciate the pictures as they are all from the child’s point of view.---Childrens Book & Media Reviews