The House of Five Bears tells the story of an elderly couple whose home is buried beneath a snowstorm. While searching for shelter, they discover the home of five bears. Through courage, resourcefulness, and a bit of luck, they find warmth and safety, while the bears are driven away. This easy reader introduces young children to classic folktale storytelling with simple vocabulary and charming illustrations. Five bears consult their king to find out what to do about an uninvited creature in their house.
Adapted from an old Russian folktale, this charming 1978 story is filled with Lorinda Bryan Cauley’s warm, softly colored illustrations. A cozy, wintry tale of bears, resourcefulness, and an unusual new home.
