How to Share with a Bear

Author: Pinder, Eric

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

The perfect thing to do on a chilly day is to make a blanket cave. But, of course, a comfy cave never stays empty for too long...What's a boy to do when a bear takes over his cave? Try to distract him with a trail of blueberries? Some honey? A nice long back scratch?How to Share with a Bear is a story about how although it's not always easy, sharing with a sibling can make things even more fun! From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1—Thomas builds an indoor fort to read in, but when he goes to gets his books, a bear moves in! Thomas does everything he can think of to lose the bear, luring it out with blueberries, honey cereal, and water play in the sink. The bear finds everything he puts out fascinating, but he always follows Thomas back to the fort. At first, the bear is glimpsed from behind or with his face in a bowl. It isn't until he is shut out of the fort and starts to cry that readers see the face of Thomas's little brother in a bear suit. Thomas really is a good big brother and decides to make a bigger fort so they can share books together. The artwork is heavy in yellows, browns, and blues. Thomas is a friendly, round-faced boy, and his brother looks like a large teddy bear. There is nothing scary here, just great problem-solving skills and sibling fun. VERDICT Preschool children will enjoy listening to the silly, sweet story. Older ones will be able to read it themselves—perhaps in a fort with a sibling.—Kelly Roth, Bartow County Public Library, Cartersville, GA

Reviews:

“Pinder employs accessible, descriptive language to lead Thomas to his generous conclusion, without becoming preachy or cloying. Young readers may be surprised at the identity of the bear, but there are several visual hints and lots of delightful details to be found in Graegin's illustrations. Glowing shades of yellow, blue, and bear-brown on a soft, light sepia background surround satisfyingly legible text. Tender and charming.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review“This wry look at sibling relationships is also a sly celebration of low-tech fun. This is a lovely, comic acceptance of how difficult, yet rewarding, having a sibling is.” ―Booklist

About the Author:

Eric Pinder is the author of If All the Animals Came Inside and Cat in the Clouds. He lives in rural New Hampshire. Stephanie Graegin is the illustrator of You Were the First, Water in the Park, and Happy Birthday, Bunny! She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Stephanie Graegin received her BFA in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Pratt Institute. She illustrated Irene Latham's Don't Feed the Boy. Stephanie lives in Brooklyn, New York....

EAN: 9780374300197

Release Date: 20-10-2015

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover