Throughout the duration of this story I noticed that the texture of the characters were very somberly visible. Each character had a dimmed complexion that was filled with penciled detail. This included everything from the scenery, to the background of Mr. McGees bedroom and so forth. I thought th...
Stead, P., C. (2012). Bear has a story to tell. New York, NY: Roaring Book Press.School Library Journal- 2012Choice A sweet, lovable bear has a story to tell to his friends, but unfortunately, none of them have time to stop and listen due to preparations for the coming winter. Finally, the sleep...
My five-year-old son picked this book out from the library this week. My son always has a story to tell, so I thought this was a good choice. How I love the bear in this story! I absolutely loved the artwork in the sweet book. I understand why none of the animals thought they could listen to be...
So cute! Winner of 2011 Caldecott Award, illustrations have a classic feel, and the story is heartwarming.
A sweet, simple story (reminiscent of Goodnight Gorilla) with beautiful illustrations. The animal illustrations in this 2011 Caldecott winning book are so very cute!
Great story with brilliant quiet art. I love this read! A great book to help teach prediction and what it means to be a friend!
Amos takes care of the zoo animals. When he gets sick, they take care of him. Sweet The illustrations in this book are incredibly adorable. I am in love with the penguin.
Vernon is a great friend and even though his new friend Bird does not seem appreciative of his help, a friendly toad is not discouraged. Looking for a home for a Bird is not an easy task but Vernon knows that friendship requires persistence and perseverance. Therefore he decides to go “into the g...
Ruby is a gregarious little bird who has no trouble making new friends in her surroundings. She approaches all kinds of animals to introduce herself and finds different ways to befriend them. In the end, she finds a very special new group of friends and makes introductions all around. This is ...
Collage and acrylic illustrations rely on images from the author/illustrator's personal collection of stamps of boats and ships, combining for intricate, layered pages. After Jonathan's parents trade his beloved stuffed bear for a toaster, he determinedly embarks on a quest to find his friend. Al...
This whimsical book is perfect for a lap sit on a windy, blustry day. Sebastian is tired of his life so he decides to take "everything he'll ever need" and go on an adventure. On the way he meets a real bear, a very tall bird and three sisters. With the help of his friends, Sebastian tries new th...