Bear Who Didn't Like Honey [Hardcover]

Maitl (Author), Morales (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1997 | Age Level: 3 and up

Little Bear denies his fears while explaining why he has difficulty participating in the activities his teasing brother and sisters engage in, and proves to everyone that he is the rarest sort of brave bear.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2. If judged solely by its cover and illustrations, this attractive book would be a hit. Unfortunately, the story does not provide any additional support. Moraes's watercolor paintings will delight readers. Bright, double-page spreads are used throughout. The layout is uncluttered and the eye falls naturally to the central action. The predictable story line, however, is weak and unimaginative, and the language lacks a good sense of rhythm. Little Bear tells everyone that he doesn't like various activities when the fact is they frighten him. Resolution comes when he finds himself in a position to rescue a younger bear from a dangerous situation. Little Bear's parents are not supportive; they fail to make any attempt to help their cub work through his fear and are oblivious to the effects of his siblings' teasing. A stranger helps him to accept his fears and recognize his strengths. Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth's "Little Bear" books (Candlewick) are better choices.?Dawn Ibey, Vancouver Public Library, Canada
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From Booklist

Ages 3^-5. In this purposeful story, Little Bear can't sleep through the night. It's not because he doesn't like the dark, it's because he just isn't tired . . . and so go his excuses. He stays out of the water because it's too cold, and he won't take honey from the hive because he isn't hungry. His siblings call him Scaredy Bear anyway. But when a smaller bear cub is stranded up in a tree, Little Bear finds the inner strength to go up and save him and, in the process, learns that he is braver than he thought. The story is pleasantly illustrated in soft watercolors featuring a bear family that is full of personality. This might be used as a jumping-off point for discussion of little ones' fears. Ilene Cooper

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531095460
• ISBN-13: 978-0531095461
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,944,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bear Who Didn't Like Honey, September 22, 2000

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Chante McCoy (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bear Who Didn't Like Honey (Hardcover)

This lovely picture book is beautifully illustrated and its prose is poetic. Little children can relate to this delightful tale of a young bear cub fearful of the river, nightime darkness, and honey bees. But, instead of ackowledging his fear, he just claims not to like honey and such. No one's fooled: his brothers and sisters call him "scaredy bear." In a moment of crisis, he overcomes his fear of heights to save a younger cub. When told how brave he is, he finally acknowledges how afraid he was..the first step toward dealing with his phobias.

5.0 out of 5 stars Courage and Fears for Early Readers, September 20, 2000

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David Matthews (Villanova, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bear Who Didn't Like Honey (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book to teach your children about courage.The author handles the concept of bravery while being afraid in a way all youngsters can understand. The text is lyrical to read aloud and simple enough for young readers/listeners to remember. The illustrations are both beautiful and endearing. A gem.