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Bad Bears go Visiting (Irving & Muktuk Story)

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Reviewed by Three Silly Chicks - Readers, Writers, and Reviewers of funny books for kids.


Irving and Muktuk are the kind of bad bears kids love to love. They cheat at cards, escape from the zoo, and generally make mischief every chance they get. When their friend Larry introduces them to the concept of "Visiting," these Bad Bears have to try it for themselves. They visit the Beachball family. Of course, they bring a present (the bush from the front lawn makes a lovely gift), snack on doughnuts with sardines, and play indoor volleyball until the zoo keeper and police arrive to take them back to the zoo. (Again.)

Irving and Muktuk are wry, playful, and silly. But best of all, they are sneaky. As Daniel Pinkwater writes, "Though polar bears are very large, they are among the best sneakers in the animal kingdom." Who knew? Jill Pinkwater! That's who! With the simplest of lines, she captures the mischievous heart of this daring duo and makes us want to join the fun! And there's plenty of fun to be had. BAD BEARS GO VISITING is fun, plain and simple.

What an unforgettable way to cement correct behavior for your child before they go visiting (at great-Grandma's house, for example.)

1)Arrive with a gift or present
2)Have fun without destroying things (or cheating)
3)Chat pleasantly
4)Go home

In addition to sneaking in the manners training, the book is an absolute hoot, and even my older kids go crazy for it. Don't miss it.

Daniel Pinkwater writes BAD BEARS GO VISITING, a story of one Irving and Muktuk, who are cheating each other at cards when polar friend Larry drops by to visit. But the Bad Bears can't resist getting into trouble when they sneak into the zoo to pay their own visit to friends in this hilarious story of bad bear antics.

Irving and Muktuk are two bad polar bears. They are back in action with this installment of the new picture book. This time they decide they want to escape the zoo and go out "visiting"
Join them for their zany night out in the neighborhood!