A Cuddle for Claude

This is a cute and warm book that my kids don't grow tired of. There's no great adventure here, nor any deep educational lesson. But the kids just like the simple story of a boy who wants to get cuddled by his mother but fears she doesn't love him anymore. There's a happy ending, of course. My wife, I should note, also likes this book, but has one issue: Though the mother is too busy to cuddle, it turns out she's only busy because she was preparing a surprise for her son. It would be nice, my wife notes, for children to learn that sometimes the world doesn't revolve around them, and that sometimes parents are busy for reasons that have nothing to do with their kids.

My daughter and I both love this book. Both Moms and toddlers can relate to the story. And I think it helps children understand that although their parents might be busy sometimes, they still love them very much.

My 3.5 yr old little boy loves this book. Mama Polar Bear is busy making a surprise for Polar Bear Claude but he wakes from him nap and thinks she doesn't love him anymore because she's too busy to give him a cuddle! Little does he know until the end that she is making him a surprise and that his Grandma Polar Bear is coming for a visit.Adorable story - heartwarming illustrations.

My three year old daughter always asks me to read this to her. Are you a busy parent who doesn't always have time when your preschooler wants you to play with them? Then you will relate to Claude's mom as she tries to pull off a suprise party for Claude the polar bear. Mom tries to direct Claude to various activities as she attempts to get ready but time goes slowly for Claude who only wants to spend time with his mommy. Eventually Claude gets tired of waiting and when he decides that mom is so busy and she does not love him anymore he runs away to the garden. A happy ending occurs when Claudes grandmother shows up for the party and Claude sees what his mother has really been up to. Busy parents can relate to Claude's mom dilema of having things to do while wanting to spend time with their child while preschoolers can emphasize with Claudes impatience. The illustrations are so adorable and wait till you see what Claude's mom fixes to eat at the party, yum! A great story to enjoy with your child. I recommend it to all.