Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland

Oldland, Nicholas Big Bear Hug, 32 pgs. Kids Can Press, 2009. PICTURE BOOK. $16.95.

This bear loves to hug! He hugs all of the unsuspecting animals in the forest from birds to rabbits to beavers but above all, he loves hugging trees. The bear is in for a surprise when one day a man walks into the forest to chop down one of his beloved trees. Being conflicted with different emotions, the bear must choose what he will do. Using expressive illustrations, this fun twist at the end makes for a nice subtle environmental message.
EL-ADVISABLE. Whitney, Library-Teacher.