Ask Mr. Bear [Hardcover]

Marjorie Flack (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1968 | Age Level: 4 and up

This new edition of a favorite picture book is for children from two to four. It is a "very first" picture book in every sense, planned for the child who points to a cow and says "Moo," to a sheep and says "Baaa," to a duck and says "Quark" and so on. It is all about a little boy who was hunting for a present. "Good morning, Mrs. Hen," says Danny, "Can you give me something for my mother's birthday?" So he asks all the animals and nothing seems right for a present until at last he meets Mr. Bear. It is fun to guess what Mr. Bear whispered to Danny, and of course the last picture shows.

With its gay and realistic colors, its very clear pictures of favorite animals, and its simple and charming idea, Ask Mr. Bear has become a classic among books for youngest children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (July 1, 1968)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0027353907
• ISBN-13: 978-0027353907
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Family Classic, March 25, 1999

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K. DuChene (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ask Mr. Bear (Hardcover)

My mom loved this book as a child. I loved this book, too. I was so excited to see that this book was still available that I am buying it for my 5 month old son and a new copy for his grandma. The illustrations haven't been changed I couldn't be more pleased.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for Our Time, April 4, 2006

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Anna Smith "Auntie Annie" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ask Mr. Bear (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

The little boy of this story doesn't know what to give his mother for her birthday and so he consults a number of animals (chicken, sheep, etc.). None of the suggestions suit him until Mr. Bear suggests a precious something no mommie can get enough of from her little boy or girl.

This book was written in 1932 but its message is timeless. If you want a book that reinforces nonmaterial values, one that your child will love and that strengthens parent-child bonds, consider this one. Four generations in our family have met Mr. Bear and the fifth is just about ready to. Five stars, definitely five stars.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic children's book., January 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ask Mr. Bear (Paperback)

My wife loved this book as a small child -- so much so that she made me find it here on Amazon.com. She quotes it frequently, and plans to give it to our nieces and nephews.