The Most Precious Thing

On a lovely autumn afternoon, Little Bear and Mommy Bear search for the most beautiful thing, and even though Little Bear finds many treasures, Mommy Bear knows the most precious thing is that which she can hold safe and tight in her arms.

PreS–While walking in the woods one autumn morning, Little Bear and her mother find many treasures. The small cub discovers a glittering stone, a wild rose, a blue butterfly, and a feather caught in a spider's web. She declares each item to be the most precious thing in the whole wide world, but each time, her mother insists that a more precious article remains to be found. Of course, that special object turns out to be Little Bear herself. The plot is not a new one and the ending is predictable, but getting there is fun, and toddlers will enjoy pointing out the precious things on each page. The illustrations–mostly pastel with a judicious use of jewel tones–contribute to the feelings of warm sunshine and mother-daughter bonding created by the text.–Daisy Porter, San Jose Public Library, CA
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