Don’t Let Go!

by Élisabeth Eudes-Pascal

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Pub Date Apr 15 2020 | Archive Date Mar 05 2020

Owlkids Books | Owlkids

Children's Fiction | Parenting & Families

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Description

It’s a frosty day at the beach, and a polar bear family is at play among the ice floes. The cubs splash around, all except the youngest, who’s nervously hanging onto his dad in the water. He’s just not ready to swim on his own. Despite encouragement from Dad, the cub is insistent: “Don’t let go!”

Maybe a flotation device would help? One by one, the little bear adds a lifesaver, a flutter board, a pool noodle, and a rubber ball to his body, all while clutching his dad. Eventually, the cub is so loaded down with large and colorful toys that his dad is able to sneak away unnoticed. But will he still be afraid to float on his own?

This simple, funny story is told in speech bubbles and illustrations. Full of color, laughter, and polar bears in vibrant swimsuits, this is a playful and lighthearted exploration of the challenges of independence.

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781771473590
PRICE	$16.95 (USD)
PAGES	32

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catherine h, Reviewer

Poor daddy polar bear! He's visiting the beach with his family and everyone but the littles in the water. The little wants only to hang on to him! Very cute and humorous story of a little polar bear overcoming his fear of water (and poor old dad being poked, prodded, and bonked, o the way!). Cute illustrations!

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BreeAnn K, Reviewer

This was a cute story about a young polar bear trying to overcome his fear of water. He and his family are going to the beach, but he wants daddy to hold on to him. This book had a lot of cute moments where my daughter giggled. Full of nice illustrations as well!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Librarian 607328

A family of bears head out for a day of swimming. The youngest cub wants to hold on to dad instead of going in the water on his own. This can be your family at the beach. Any parent can likely recall a time when they were the dad in this story. It was a cute story. There are other things going on aside from the cub. If you’re reading aloud to kids, it’s a great way to open up the conversation with them and ask questions. The water color illustrations are beautiful. I would recommend adding this to our collection and using it in a future story time with pre-school aged children.

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joyce l, Reviewer

Don't Let Go is such an appealing and charmingly illustrated story that both children and parents will love. The polar bear family goes to the beach. One young member of the clan does not want to go into the water independently. Watch as he is encouraged to get into the sea using a variety of toys. See what happens to his dad in the process!

This is a fun story. It is also sweet as it shows how parents care for their children.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.