Little One

A loving nursery gift for new parents, this soothingly illustrated picture book follows a new bear cub and his mother as they discover a great big world together.

Spring is here and new life is stirring. There is so much for Big Bear to teach her new cub as they step out into the forest. Together they eat, swim, fish, and play as one season becomes the next. With Big Bear's help, Little One grows more and more confident, until winter comes once more and it's time to head home.

With gentle text and stunning charcoal illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the first steps of independence, and the strength of parental love. Ideal for story time, bedtime, and elementary studies on animals.★ "Gorgeously drafted charcoal artwork. . . terrifically self-assured" —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ "Quietly stunning." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"A sweet parent-child story for bedtime that evokes safety, peace, and plenty." —School Library Journal

"This is the sort of book that will make little ones of the human sort want to cuddle up and feel comforted by the big ones in their lives." —The Wall Street JournalJo Weaver worked in international development and as a support worker at a center for the homeless before turning to illustration. She has an MA in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She lives in England.