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Little Bear's Visit (An I Can Read Book)

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My kids have been captivated by this book from the time they were barely old enough to look at the pictures. My oldest is almost five, and she still asks me to read this book, even though she has it memorized! It is a charming tale of Little Bear's visit to his grandparents' house. The love in this bear family is so heartwarming, and the sense of fun so nicely realized that adults will love it too. Maurice Sendak's illustrations, which have a 19th Century feel, are the perfect complement to this story. My only complaint is I can't find this book in hardback, and our paperback version is worn out! Two other books in this series - Little Bear and Little Bear's Friend are also great for kids from age 2 to around 7.

Little lost robins, ghastly goblins, and a grandmother's home-cooked meal delight Little Bear during a visit to his grandparents' house. Minarik's easy reader book features short chapters with simple sentences and a large typeface; the beautiful illustrations expand upon the storyline while providing a moderate level of text support. Never-ending rows of knick-knacks, perpetual laps to sit upon, and ceaseless supplies of home-baked goods enchant Little Bear as he soaks up the love around him like a sponge. Sendak's simple, yet descriptive ink drawings further engage readers in this refreshing tale; they are indeed worthy of the Caldecott Honor Book award which decorates the cover. This book is ideal for both upper and lower elementary school readers. Its four chapters are episodic, making them perfect stopping points for the lower elementary school reader. Moreover, when read in its entirety, Little Bear's Visit provides the older child with a large sense of accomplishment. Grandfather's campfire-ghost tale may potentially frighten even older readers; however, a clear use of foreshadowing and an explicit, upbeat resolution sufficiently reassure young readers while maintaining older children's excitement. Relevant to children across cultures, Little Bear's Visit uses hugs and loving words in order to effectiely model tender adult-child realtionships. This charming chapter narrative for beginning readers will give Little Bear a special place in the hearts of young children everywhere.

Little Bear visits Grandma and Grandpa Bear. Tells a story about Little Bears mom and a story about a scared Goblin. I'm 9 and still like this book.

There are four separate but related stories in this "I CAN READ Book" and they are all delightful. They flow from one to the other so that first story has Little Bear visiting his grandparents, while the second and third stories are tales that Little Bear's grandmother and then grandfather tell him. And the final story has Little Bear's parents coming to take him home after a wonderful, but tiring day of fun.

To parents and other caregivers this structure means is that we can read/or be read to big chunks or small.

Contents:

Grandmother and Grandfather Bear
Mother Bear's Robin
Goblin Story
Not Tired

Now my children like all these stories but there favorite is the one about the goblin who jumps out of his shoes. It never fails to get a howls of laughter from them.

Five Stars. Great artwork by Maurice Sendak. The stories are heart touching and humorous. The book is a Great Read-aloud and a more challenging reader for young children.

The reading level on this book is higher than some of the other Little Bear books and it is listed as 2.3 or suitable for a child reading at the second grade level. There is more vocabulary, more dialog, and more text per page.

~a review by Pam T.~

Our 3-year-old granddaughter just spent almost two weeks with us. Reading to her has been both a daily (several times a day!) ritual since she was a baby...as well as a source of delight for both her and us. Her favorite story is still the "Goblin Story," which appears in this book. You can easily read it to your young one so that he or she is excited, giggling, and having a wonderful experience with you!

There are four separate but related stories in this "I CAN READ Book" and they are all delightful. They flow from one to the other so that first story has Little Bear visiting his grandparents, while the second and third stories are tales that Little Bear's grandmother and then grandfather tell him. And the final story has Little Bear's parents coming to take him home after a wonderful, but tiring day of fun.

To parents and other caregivers this structure means is that we can read/or be read to big chunks or small.

Contents:

Grandmother and Grandfather Bear
Mother Bear's Robin
Goblin Story
Not Tired

Now my children like all these stories but there favorite is the one about the goblin who jumps out of his shoes. It never fails to get a howls of laughter from them.

Five Stars. Great artwork by Maurice Sendak. The stories are heart touching and humorous. The book is a Great Read-aloud and a more challenging reader for young children.

The reading level on this book is higher than some of the other Little Bear books and it is listed as 2.3 or suitable for a child reading at the second grade level. There is more vocabulary, more dialog, and more text per page.

~review by Pam T.~

We own all of the little bear books, and while the others are a pleasant read, this one stands apart for the quality of the writing, the content of the stories and the illustrations. It is one I remember vividly from my childhood, and though I'm sure I read the others when I was young, I could not recall them at all. My children seem to enjoy it a great deal too.

In this book, little bear goes to visit his grandparents. Like all the others, this book is sectioned into four separate chapters.

The first introduces the setting for the stories.

The second is a story told by little bear's grandmother. It is the story of little bear's mother finding a lost robin, taking it in and caring for it, and eventually having to let the robin go when he becomes too sad to sing or fly because he yearns for the outdoors. This story has always brought tears to my eyes. The illustrations capture perfectly mother bear's discovery of love, and of loss when she finds she must part with the robin.

The most entertaining portion of the book, and the one that probably thrilled me the most as a child is the story grandfather bear tells of the little goblin in the forest. This one's a real joy to read because it's suspenseful (in a gentle sort of way) and the combination of anticipation and fun sounds the goblin makes are really entertaining for kids. The illustrations, again, are some of the best.

The last story is an interchange between little bear and his family, where he denies being sleepy until he eventually drifts off to dreamland. Parents will certainly be able to relate to this one.

The mix of all the little stories is perfect. Each strikes a deep chord with both reader and listener. They are sure to be remembered decades later when your children begin reading to children of their own.

I love this book. I read it when I was a child, read it to my children and now will read to my grandchildren. This is a great book for any child to have for reading. I just wish I could buy them all in hard cover.

Books received in record time and in excellent condition. Perfect to add to our great grandson's library - books his mama had when she four years old.

Bought these for my 18 month Grandson who just loves Little Bear. My son says he reads them to him and he just sits so quietly and listens. Thank You for offering these books and at a great price.