Copy Me, Copycub

By Richard Edwards, Susan Winter (Illustrator)

A cub's journey through seasons tests his will to follow his mother to safety before winter's chill claims him.

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32 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young bear cub follows his mother through changing seasons, learning vital life lessons. As winter's chill sets in, they must reach their cave to survive. Exhausted and cold, the cub wants to give up. Can his mother inspire him to take those final steps to safety? This heartwarming tale of perseverance and love unfolds against the backdrop of nature's beauty, capturing the tender bond between mother and cub.

From the publisher

Through spring, summer, and autumn, through streams, swamps, and up and down trees, a mother bear and her cub play an important game of follow the leader. You’re my own little Copycub! mother bear exclaims. Little does the cub know that each time he imitates his mom, he’s learning precious life lessons. When winter suddenly arrives, the bears must make their way to the cozy cave to sleep until springtime. It’s a long, hard journey, and as the snow blows into Copycub’s eyes and ice fringes his fur, all he wants to do is lie down and sleep. How will his mother convince him to take just a few more steps?Richard Edwards’s simple, gentle text is heartwarming and inspiring. All the rich details of nature and the tender interactions between mother bear and cub are made real in Susan Winter’s soft watercolor illustrations.

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