Mama Bear Baby Bear: A Native American Lore

By Linda Silvas

When the humans discovered the sparkling berry of the Sgurd Bush, they quickly found that it is a medicinal fruit. It cures a very common and highly contagious disease called Edutitta.

However . . . to the animals of the Cipmylo Forest, the Sgurd Berry is an addictive poison and is known as the forbidden fruit.

When eaten it makes the animals drunk and causes them to lose control of their minds. Often these animals will eventually lose their families, and many will lose their lives.

It does not take long for rumors to reach the ears of Mama Bear that her grandchild is in grave danger and is being neglected.

Without hesitation, she leaves her side of the forest to see for herself if the rumors are true.

This path leads into a magical, spiritual journey that changes lives forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977172007
• ISBN13: 9780977172009
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Little Trees Creations
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Hidden Treasure

Mama Bear Baby Bear is billed as "A Native American Lore," however; its message transcends both culture and time. This beautiful book has lovely graphics and is illustrated with expressive pencil drawings. It is definitely not the Three Little Bears and it is not really meant for children. Mama Bear Baby Bear uses mythic storytelling to explore issues of alcoholism and addiction, as well as there effects on families. The story is told in the voices of Baby Bear, his parents, and his grandmother, primarily. The view point and the feelings of each character are well developed and believable (and often very painful). The story is set in a fictional forest (Cipmylo) in the Pacific North West. In the beginning only Baby Bear's father, Yobdab, partakes of the intoxicating forbidden fruit. But soon he feels compelled to share his addiction with his wife, Lrigdoog. This leads, inevitably, to young Baby Bear's neglect. Just like human children in similar circumstances Baby Bear goes hungry, his hygiene is neglected, and he is often unsupervised. Baby Bear does the best he can to fend for himself. Some of his adventures are sad and lonely, some are down right dangerous. His little heart breaks, not understanding what has happened to his safe and happy world. The other animals in the forest gossip about Baby Bear's family. Eventually Lrigdoog's mother, Mama Bear, gets wind of what is going on with her grandson. She intercedes just as the bottom is completely falling out of Baby Bear's world. Grandparents out there who have had to step in and parent their grandchildren will at once be able to relate, and may also be annoyed. The major adjustments necessary by both grandparents and children in this painful process are glossed over. But this is one of a very few week points in an otherwise powerful story. While the story does not end on a happy note, Lrigdoog and Yobdab sober up and get their son back. Baby Bear spends time between his parents' and his grandmother's homes. We are all set for the happily ever after and then much like real life, we get thrown a curve ball. The story ends with Baby Bear holding some of the forbidden fruit in his paw. It is almost too much like real life. I would absolutely recommend this book for parents in recovery and for therapists looking for tools to help folks uncover buried emotions. However, not everyone will enjoy the writing. This gem is slightly flawed. If you are a stickler for proper grammar and punctuation, you won't find it here. Perhaps we can look forward to more polish in future editions. Mama Bear Baby Bear, a Native American Lore, by Linda Silvas, published by Little Tree Creations, ISBN 0-9771720-7 This review was originally published in my column "The Book Worm." It appeared in the Bigfoot Valley News on February 21, 2007. [...]