A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
Tao Xue is a well-known author in China. He is a member of the Children's Literature Committee of the China Writer's Association. As a prolific children's book author, he has won numerous awards. Many of his works have been enjoyed and studied by middle school students.
Anastasia Arkhipova
Anastasia Arkhipova was born in Moscow, Russia. She has been honored as one of the best illustrators in Russia and was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Children's Book Alliance. Fine Rice is considered her masterpiece.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
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A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.
Author & Illustrator
Tao Xue
Tao Xue is a well-known author in China. He is a member of the Children's Literature Committee of the China Writer's Association. As a prolific children's book author, he has won numerous awards. Many of his works have been enjoyed and studied by middle school students.
Anastasia Arkhipova
Anastasia Arkhipova was born in Moscow, Russia. She has been honored as one of the best illustrators in Russia and was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Children's Book Alliance. Fine Rice is considered her masterpiece.
