Baby Bear's Books [Hardcover]

Jane Yolen (Author), Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Age Level: 2 and up

What's the best time of day for reading? Well, for Baby Bear it's all day long. From the first wild wake-up book to the last gentle sleepy-time book--and all the adventures in between--each book takes Baby Bear somewhere new and exciting.
  

In this companion to Baby Bear's Chairs, bestselling author Jane Yolen and award-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet have created a celebration of little bears everywhere, their beloved books, and their carefree imaginations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K–This follow-up to Baby Bears Chairs (Harcourt, 2005) is a sweetly illustrated poem about a cubs passion for books. Baby Bear loves to be read to, and from morning until bedtime, he convinces a loved one to share a tale or two. He and his ever-present stuffed bee listen with rapt attention, and sometimes he returns the favor by reading a wordless book aloud. Rhyming couplets reveal a day in the life of this much-cherished cub as his parents and older brother indulge his delight in the written word. Mixed-media and collage illustrations create a warm and comfortable world filled with honey gathering, fishing, eating, and relaxing, pastimes that are all accompanied by books. Plaids, checks, stripes, and polka dots decorate the clothing and household of this happy family. Piled-up volumes are found on tabletops, the front porch, shelves, and even the hammock. The charming double-page pictures are large enough to share with groups, and the rhymes will engage listeners.–Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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PreSchool-K–This follow-up to Baby Bears Chairs (Harcourt, 2005) is a sweetly illustrated poem about a cubs passion for books. Baby Bear loves to be read to, and from morning until bedtime, he convinces a loved one to share a tale or two. He and his ever-present stuffed bee listen with rapt attention, and sometimes he returns the favor by reading a wordless book aloud. Rhyming couplets reveal a day in the life of this much-cherished cub as his parents and older brother indulge his delight in the written word. Mixed-media and collage illustrations create a warm and comfortable world filled with honey gathering, fishing, eating, and relaxing, pastimes that are all accompanied by books. Plaids, checks, stripes, and polka dots decorate the clothing and household of this happy family. Piled-up volumes are found on tabletops, the front porch, shelves, and even the hammock. The charming double-page pictures are large enough to share with groups, and the rhymes will engage listeners.–Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI (School Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152052909
• ISBN-13: 978-0152052904
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rich illustrations, March 17, 2007

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C. B. knox "maine fan" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby Bear's Books (Hardcover)

Melissa Sweet packs vivid color and ample details into her illustrations. This makes for a great experience when sharing the book with a pre-reader. The background includes sailboats, wonderful interiors with vibrant colors and designs, and plenty of action demonstrated by the bears. Even the favorite stuffed toys are "reading". Fun to read and look at with your child.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Baby Bear, February 20, 2007

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby Bear's Books (Hardcover)

Baby Bear is a little books lover! He wakes up in the morning wanting a story. He reads with all the members of his family all day long! When the day is over just what do you think ends his day? A bedtime story of course!




The pictures were sweet. They spread over the pages making this easy to read to several children at once.



My family could relate to the bear in the story! We love books all day long!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book to read to/with your child, October 9, 2010

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Stefan "Stefan" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby Bear's Books (Hardcover)

This is simply a gorgeous book to read to or with your child. My three year old absolutely loves it. The illustrations are as beautiful as it gets, and the text is a lovely rhyming description of a day in the life of a bear family that loves to read. It's funny and cute, and it will make your child want to read more. This book, together with "Starry Safari", has become a favorite that we read almost every day. Highly recommended!