The Boar Family Series is a very heartwarming, imaginative, and tender series that is a great addition to your children’s bookshelf and it earns a recommendation from me. ★★★★ – Elijah B. (Explore Authors Magazine)

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Boar's Brother Hardy: Book 4 (Boar's Family)

Julie A Quinn

Boar's family continues to grow!

January 25, 2024

An older bear brother now joins the family and hibernates! What's that all about? I love how each 'child' in Boar's family is completely different, and is encouraged to be themselves instead of copies of each other.

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Goodreads

The reviews for Boar's Brother Hardy, the fourth book in the Boar's Family series by Cindy Gee and Gus Gee, are generally positive. Readers appreciate the heartwarming and imaginative storytelling that captures the essence of family and individuality. The book is praised for its charming illustrations and the way it encourages readers to embrace their unique selves. The series as a whole is recommended for its tender and imaginative nature, making it a great addition to children's bookshelves.

Details

In Boar’s Brother Hardy, the Gee family expands as Boar’s parents adopt Hardy, a stuffed teddy bear won at a state fair who reveals his 'personality' after being cleaned up. Unlike Boar and Junior, Hardy struggles to adjust, using different parental titles and even hibernating in winter. Boar initially resists accepting another sibling but gradually warms to Hardy, having grown through her experience with Junior.

Boar continues to evolve, navigating family conflicts and embracing her individuality by adopting her father’s style. Hardy, meanwhile, integrates into their school as a teacher’s helper, setting the stage for Boar’s School in Book Five, where the siblings’ educational journey unfolds.