Little Bear
Laura Rountree Smith
Read by Carolyn Frances
Join a nameless little bear on a charming adventure as he embarks on a quest to find his identity. In a world where names are scarce, this delightful tale explores themes of belonging and self-discovery through the eyes of a curious young bear.
Set against a backdrop of enchanting forests and playful animal friends, the story unfolds with gentle humor and warmth. As the little bear encounters various creatures, he learns valuable lessons about friendship and the importance of being true to oneself.
Written by Laura Rountree Smith and narrated by Carolyn Frances, this timeless story invites young listeners to reflect on their own journeys of growth and understanding. Perfect for bedtime or storytime, "Little Bear" is a sweet reminder that every creature has a unique place in the world.
Chapters
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| Hunting a Name | 5:05 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| A Walk in the Woods | 5:32 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| 'A-kit-chew' | 6:15 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Making Cookies | 5:41 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| The Newspaper | 6:12 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| The Silver Dollar | 6:07 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Red Riding Hood | 6:53 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| "Tell Us a Story" | 5:46 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Aladdin's Lamp | 6:37 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| The Two Peddlers | 5:03 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Grandpa Grumbles | 5:41 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Little Rabbit Boo-hoo | 6:41 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| The Magic Cap | 5:18 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| The Pot of Gold | 6:15 | Read by Carolyn Frances | |
| Mishe-Mokwa, the Great Bear | 5:01 | Read by Carolyn Frances |
Reviews
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Janelle
To me, through my adult eyes, this children's book seemed a little strange and illogical. Little Bear doesn't have a name, due to the fact that he has 16 siblings and there just weren't enough names for all of them. This is very upsetting to Little Bear, so he goes on a hunt for a new name, boo-hooing at regular intervals when characters discover his unfortunate impediment. Actually there's quite a lot of boo-hooing throughout the story, characters seem to cry at the most unexpected things. Both the book and it's chapters are quite short, and it would make a nice bedtime story for very young listeners. There's nothing scary in it, both the text and the story would be accessible to modern ears, and there's humour sprinkled throughout. The narrator reads fairly slowly and evenly, which in my mind is all the better for a bedtime tale.
A fan
theres some weid stuff in this book, like curly bear is younger and he has a name even if not enough names was humanly possible why wouldnt the younget not have a name you cant skip someone in the middle but thjs book is so sweet and i have listened to it every night since i was 3 so i just have to love it