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Dog and Bear: Two's Company

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This book is the second in a series, the first also being named, "Dog and Bear." Both books contain small and simple episodes (I don't think they
are complex enough to be called stories) in the lives of Dog and Bear.
My granddaughter is 2 and a half and had essentially memorized the first book. The second book gave her more dimension with the same characters
she loved and I think these two books are her personal favorites as she
can completely understand the relationship between the two friends, Dog and Bear.

There's something so simple about the three stories in "Dog and Bear: Two's Company", yet each speaks perfectly to a toddler and leaves plenty of room for discussion and play based on the stories. My toddler, age 2.25 years, can't get enough of this book and already has each story memorized. The tale of the birthday cake is particularly intriguing to her. The last story has gotten her thinking about compassion and caring, and I find her play-acting this story with her plush animals. The colors are bright, the illustrations are clean and uncomplicated, the text is easy and very understandable for 2-3 year olds. A winner of a book!

This book consists of three short episodes in the lives of two friends, Dog and Bear. Toddlers find these stories particularly appealing because of the drawings and the simple exchanges between the two friends, and also because Dog and Bear are both child-like (Dog more so than Bear), with child-like desires and actions. Dog, for instance, is angry with Bear and says he is going to pack up and leave home in the first story. In the second story Dog bakes a birthday cake for Bear, but can't resist eating the cake before Bear gets home. Both the stories and illustrations are sweet and teach empathy and compassion.

Most children's books are terrible, so when you find a good one you want to shout it from the rooftops. The Dog and Bear series are ones that I recommend to all my friends. Dog and Bear belong with other great "buddy" hall-of-famers like George & Martha and Frog and Toad. Like those classics, Dog and Bear are sweet, simple tales told w/finesse and humor. You will find yourself laughing along w/the kids as you read them. Each one stresses strong good values such as respect, kindness, and sharing. I hope you enjoy the books as much as our family does.

My 3 year old loves this book! The stories are short and sweet and my daughter laughs at the punchlines. She memorized each story and likes to "read" them to me. Dog and Bear, two friends three stories is also terrific!Dog and Bear (Neal Porter Books) (Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner-Best Picture Book) (Awards))

This book is good for preschoolers or young children. The stories are short, simple and the pictures are big.