Everyone has the sniffles, either from the flu, or the horrible cold going around, or the weird weather this winter, or just the wintertime blahs. Instead of Valentines, here's my love-letter to the common cold.
The Sniffles for Bear
Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady McDonald Denton
ISBN: 9780763647568
Bear is the MOST dramatic, and I feel a special kinship with this particular brand of woe-is-me melodrama. This time around, Bear is QUITE SICK and doesn't feel that his friend Mouse appreciates the gravity of the situation: reading happy books, singing cheerful songs, playing a banjo! Just disgraceful. If only Bear had the energy to explain to Mouse how wrong he is. Take heart, after a nice nap, Bear is feeling much better, and now it's Mouse's turn to feel just a bit droopy and sniffly.
Don't You Feel Well, Sam?
Amy Hest, illustrated by Anita Jeram
ISBN: 0763610097
Little bear Sam gets a cough at bedtime and a patient Mom walks him through taking his cough medicine, before settling down in a warm kitchen with honey tea and a comfy chair to wait for it to snow.
Bark, George
Jules Feiffer
ISBN: 9780062051851
George's mom is very confused. She keeps asking George to bark, and he makes noises... but they all are from the wrong animals! A trip to the vet clears up the problem, but does leave one lingering issue to be discovered on the last page. This one is always a kid-pleaser.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Tuesday Storytime: Teddy Bear Friends
And I forgot entirely to post last week's Storytime!
I love teddy bears. So many stories, so many possibilities. This time around we focused on friendship.
The Sniffles for Bear (A Library Book for Bear)
Bonny Becker, Kady MacDonald Denton
ISBN: 9780763647568
Previously reviewed here.
Still adorable, and lots of opportunities for overacting, which is generally a big hit with the little ones.
Where's My Teddy
Jez Alborough
ISBN: 9781442006027
An oversized picture book with faux-naive art centered in a looming (yet unscary) forest.
I have used this book, and it's partner My Friend Bear many times before, but not since I've been reviewing. They're both adorable rhyming patter books that tell a sweet story of a pair of children (human and bear) losing their teddies in the woods, and what happens when there's a bit of a mix-up. Super sweet, super gentle, and a blast to read. Very quick story that feels solid and full, despite the short duration.
A Splendid Friend Indeed
Suzanne Bloom
ISBN: 9781590782866
Thick crayonish lines and bright primary colors make this a visual treat.
This book would be perfect for demonstrating body language. Bear never says a word (Duck has that market cornered) but it's beautifully obvious how he feels about the neverending attentions of his excitable friend. However, by the end, the irrepressible Duck has managed to break through Bear's shell, and the two friends hug it out. So adorable.
I love teddy bears. So many stories, so many possibilities. This time around we focused on friendship.
The Sniffles for Bear (A Library Book for Bear)
Bonny Becker, Kady MacDonald Denton
ISBN: 9780763647568
Previously reviewed here.
Still adorable, and lots of opportunities for overacting, which is generally a big hit with the little ones.
Where's My Teddy
Jez Alborough
ISBN: 9781442006027
An oversized picture book with faux-naive art centered in a looming (yet unscary) forest.
I have used this book, and it's partner My Friend Bear many times before, but not since I've been reviewing. They're both adorable rhyming patter books that tell a sweet story of a pair of children (human and bear) losing their teddies in the woods, and what happens when there's a bit of a mix-up. Super sweet, super gentle, and a blast to read. Very quick story that feels solid and full, despite the short duration.
A Splendid Friend Indeed
Suzanne Bloom
ISBN: 9781590782866
Thick crayonish lines and bright primary colors make this a visual treat.
This book would be perfect for demonstrating body language. Bear never says a word (Duck has that market cornered) but it's beautifully obvious how he feels about the neverending attentions of his excitable friend. However, by the end, the irrepressible Duck has managed to break through Bear's shell, and the two friends hug it out. So adorable.
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