It's About Time, Jesse Bear and Other Rhymes [Paperback]

Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998 | Series: Aladdin Picture Books

From the moment an exuberant Jesse Bear pounces on his sleeping parents' bed to his final goodnight kiss, his day is filled with adventure, fun, and the occasional bit of mischief. Preschoolers and their parents will find much to identify with in Nancy White Carlstrom's joyous, rhythmic poems -- ideal for reading aloud -- and in Bruce Degen's bright, detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The popular Jesse Bear ( Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? and Better Not Get Wet, Jesse Bear ) returns in this collection of rhythmic verses. Sunny, insouciant and lovable, Jesse Bear is an endearing character with whom preschoolers can easily identify. The uneven rhymes focus on Jesse Bear's activities throughout the day. He squishes in a "muddle-puddle," plays his drum as he watches the goldfish "Dance through the water / To the Goldfish Beat" and spills his Cubby Crunchies all over the table to get the prize. From morning, when Jesse Bear in his Superbear cape pounces on his sleeping parents, to the end of the day, when he asks for "One more story / One more rhyme / One more kiss / And now, it's time! / Good-night," Jesse Bear's energy, like that of many toddlers, is astounding. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-- Jesse Bear is a little boy in fur with the behavior patterns of a preschooler. He likes to jump in his parents' bed to wake them, pour out all the cereal to find the prize, slosh in mud and water, present Mama with a slightly bent flower, prolong bedtime rituals, and participate in other activities dear to the hearts of middle-class children. All this takes place in a delightfully comfortable home full of toys, food, and family love and in a flowery outdoors. Jesse is typically mischievous, messy, and demanding, and his plump, affectionate mother and father are reassuringly patient and understanding. His adventures are described in simple poems that use repetition, emphasis, active verbs, onomatopoeia, short lines, cheery rhythms, and vivid language. They read aloud very well. The exuberant, amusing ink-and-watercolor illustrations are mostly double-page spreads with the pictures and poems framed together in eye-appealing unity. The family has an idealized, Teddy bear quality, and is portrayed in softly bright colors against a lushly detailed background of countryside and home, with a bedroom any little boy would love. Children are sure to enjoy these lively verses and the pictures of Jesse Bear's very pleasant life. --Patricia Pearl, First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689818491
• ISBN-13: 978-0689818493
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy White Carlstrom started writing when she was seven years old and has been writing ever since. She says, "I write when I am happy and when I am sad, and especially when I celebrate God's creation. When you read This Is the Day, I hope it will cause you to look at your world and be surprised by wonder every day of the week."

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book to read out loud to children, January 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: It's About Time, Jesse Bear and Other Rhymes (Paperback)

I found out about this book looking for other books by the same illustrator, Bruce Degen (author of Jamberry). Once again he has created a lush, richly illustrated book that makes the reader smile. The unexpected treasure was the wonderful text by author Carlstrom. The words dance off of your toungue as you read this book out-loud. My 4 year old was giggling repeatedly. I'm adding the Jesse Bear book series to my children's bookshelves.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time, Jesse Bear, December 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: It's About Time, Jesse Bear: And Other Rhymes (Hardcover)

This book has about 12 short rhymes. Each has short lines which help to keep young ones attention. It opens with Jesse Bear waking up Mom and Dad and ends with bed time. It traces the busy, imaginative day of an active child. My three year old girl loves each page.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun throughout the day!, January 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: It's About Time, Jesse Bear: And Other Rhymes (Hardcover)

My three-year-old and I love these rhymes and the wonderful illustrations! In the illustrations, there is much for preschoolers to note and discuss (e.g., mom's frown as Jesse spills pudding).

I appreciate the sentiment in many of the poems. In particular, the poem called "Hurry, Jesse" captures the interaction between a working parent and a preschool child perfectly, from the mother encouraging the child to hurry, to the child asking for more time to play, to the mom realizing that unhurried time for the child is probably more important that the task she is rushing off to complete.