If anyone was ever built for cold weather, it’s Rupert, a lovable polar bear who lives an active life in the icy North. Rupert loves to fish and happily expends much effort on this cherished hobby. Unfortunately, long hours of fishing take a toll, even on a skilled fishing bear. Rupert falls asleep one day and drifts far, far away from his snowy northern home. The bewildered blue bear eventually wakes up in a colorful world that is the opposite of almost everything from home. Instead of cold, hot. Instead of snow, sand. And instead of other cold-loving polar bears, there lives a beach-loving jaguar named Dot. Together, the two animals explore their differences. Despite the beauty and warmth of Dot’s island paradise, Rupert misses the snow and cold. Fortunately, Dot has a boat and is a practiced sailor. The pair hop aboard and make the long journey back to Rupert’s wintery home. Along the way, they learn from each other and they cement their friendship. As it turns out, Dot doesn’t like the snow any more than Rupert likes the sand, so the two go their separate ways. Even though an ocean divides them, Rupert and Dot show that distance and differences are nothing compared to true friendship.
Whether your little ones love the sand or the snow, Don’t Bring Rupert To The Beach is a charming tale that is sure to warm the heart and inspire the imagination. A clear, bold font pairs with attractive, simplistic images to help children focus on the precious story and the relatable characters. Every page radiates warmth and happiness, even as Rupert lands in an unfamiliar location. The lesson on embracing others with eager curiosity is demonstrated between these two cute animals in an easy-to-digest way. Not only do they bravely explore new things, but they are happy to accept their delightful differences, even showing their affection through embraces and heartfelt letters. What a beautiful way to showcase the power of unexpected friendship and the opportunity to explore contrasts! A wonderful book to read to curious children, Don’t Bring Rupert To The Beach will be a new beloved bedtime favorite.
