Love Matters Most

by Mij Kelly, Gerry Turley (Artist)

Overview

Perfect for Valentine's Day and a heartwarming read for the cold winter months, this cozy animal story explores the universal theme of a mother's love for her child.

When a polar bear leaves the safety and warmth of her cave to travel all over a frozen wonderland, she must be looking for something very important. Could it be delicious silver salmon? A view of the swirling winter sky? A bit of gold? Of course, she is in search of the most precious thing of all: her lost little cub. In this touching story, readers will instantly be enamored with the sweeping illustrations of winter landscapes, endearing polar bear characters, and the resonant message that a mother's love matters most.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316543101
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	12/13/2016
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	28 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mij Kelly was born in Scotland but spent her early childhood in India. She studied English at York University, and Publishing Studies at Stirling University. She lives in York, England.

Gerry Turley is an illustrator and printmaker who studied Illustration at Glasgow School of Art and Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art. His picture books include A Bear's Year, and his work was selected for the Bologna International Children's Bookfair Illustrators Exhibition. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Editorial Reviews

"A feel-good love story for children about a polar bear's search through a winter wonderland for her lost cub."—The New York Times

"The crisp artwork, effective pacing and descriptive rhymes work together to form a seamless story that reflects a momma bear's determination to find what she loves most."
—The Washington Post

"Lyrical text and gorgeous ice-hued artwork depict wilderness wonders and convey a resounding affirmation of parental love."—School Library Journal

"A gorgeous winter landscape of gleaming snow and northern lights accompanies a lyrical, reassuring text celebrating the power of a parent's love for a child."
—The Bookseller (UK)

"Beautifully illustrated [and]...charming."
—Real Simple

From the Publisher

03/01/2017
PreS—A polar bear ventures from her warm cave into the night, searching for something she has lost in the snow. Kelly poses questions about what sort of treasure would lure the creature out on a cold, stormy night, including gold, ruby red berries, and the northern lights (which are described as "the forest's true magic dancing in light"). At last, the polar bear discovers footprints in the snow, giving readers their first clue as to what she is looking for. Soon, she finds her cub, and the two are happily reunited, and the author concludes that out of all the treasures the polar bear could have been seeking, "love matters most." This sweet, sentimental story uses lyrical rhymes to convey the strength and importance of motherly love and engages young children by encouraging them to guess what is happening. Turley's illustrations, which were created by "combining drawing and mark-making on paper with screen printing, and then pieced together digitally," feature bold and dazzling wintry colors on expansive spreads. VERDICT The mix of poetic rhymes and large, sweeping illustrations makes this tender tale a solid choice for sharing during winter-themed storytimes.—Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY

School Library Journal