Jesse Bear Guess Who's Coming [Hardcover]

Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Jesse Bear

Jesse is disappointed when he finds out that his older cousin Sara will be spending the week with him, expecting her to be bossy and dull. But to his surprise he discovers that Sara is lots of fun -- she swims like a shark and is the best hide-and-seek partner he's ever had! Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear has the same sense of fun and exuberance as the previous Jesse Bear books, and youngsters will enjoy learning along with Jesse how special it can be to share fun times with cousins.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this rhyming story of the further adventures of Jesse Bear, the furry fellow gets a visit from an older cousin. While atfirst he's less than thrilled, by the time her week's visit is over, they can't bear to be parted. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K?The ever-popular Jesse Bear is back and very excited that someone is coming to visit him. Excited, that is, until he finds out that his guest is his cousin Sara who's "...older and no fun./She's bossy and she's bigger/And she bullies everyone." His opinion of Sara soon changes, however, and in the end he is sorry to see her go. Carlstrom's bouncy, energetic verse and Degen's bright, ink-and-watercolor artwork are sure to entertain youngsters. Once again, the text and illustrations work hand in hand to portray the humorous trials and tribulations of this adorable, well-loved bear. Another winner.?Rachel Fox, Port Washington Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689807023
• ISBN-13: 978-0689807022
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,326,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy White Carlstrom started writing when she was seven years old and has been writing ever since. She says, "I write when I am happy and when I am sad, and especially when I celebrate God's creation. When you read This Is the Day, I hope it will cause you to look at your world and be surprised by wonder every day of the week."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful series of Jesse Bear, September 16, 2001

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This review is from: Jesse Bear Guess Who's Coming (Hardcover)

I now have 5 Jesse Bear books, Guess who's Coming Jesse Bear
is a great book for my grandchildren. They are easy to read and my grandson who's 2 has memorized some of the words. Again there is nothing more satisfying to sit and read to my grandchildren. Knowing the knowledge they get is the best. I will be watching for more of Jesse Bear books in the future!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is just 5 star for yung kids, October 25, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear (Paperback)

It is a not real livy but has a great endy. It is a perfect book for young kids. My sister Hannah age 7 says "It is a good book and for yong kids." She sorta likes it. We recamend ages 2 and a halve - 6

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming story enhanced with affectionate color drawings., March 29, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear (Paperback)

Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear is the latest of the Jesse Bear series, a charming set of soft-cover picturebooks about young Jesse Bear, his family, and his friends. In Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear, the young ursine shares a delightful week-long visit from his cousin, with outdoor excursions, playtime and happy memories. Written by Nancy White Carlstrom in simple, friendly rhyming verse, and illustrated by Bruce Degen with affectionate color drawings, Guess Who's Coming, Jesse Bear is a highly enjoyable and recommended read-aloud story.