This book tells the tale of Cloud Eyes. Cloud Eyes saved the bears and bees relationship by becoming a bear and listening to the grandmother bee. The book shows that we can resolve conflict by confronting others with the problems we have in a pleasant way. I liked this book it was a cute folk tale. I would recommend this book to other teachers. ( )

I liked this for the author/illustrator combination, though the story was not my favorite. Mostly, I was bothered by the killing of the bear for ceremonial purposes. I couldn't get past that without being a little put out. The story was okay, not particularly exciting, but it served the purpose it was intended for. If would be good for a unit on native american folk tales, but not just for a fun afternoon read aloud. ( )