Maudie was sitting on her chair reading a book when all of a sudden she decided that she needed some exercise. Bear, who was hard at work on his hands and knees washing the floor looked up and declared, "Fresh air would be nice." The bucket would have to be put up when Maudie decided that a bike ride was in order. Bear was ready to go, but Maudie had to find her sunglasses. She flipped up the top of her toy box and out came a ball, a teddy bear, a show, and a hat. Finally Maudie found her sunglasses.
When Bear asked Maudie if she was ready, there was just one more thing. She needed to find their hats. Would it be her witches hat, her cowboy hat, or an ordinary bonnet? It would be her airplane bomber hat! It looked just perfect with her sunglasses. Oh, and she couldn't forget her red polka-dotted scarf. Bear asked again, "Ready?' Not quite because Maudie needed to find her sunscreen. She stood on a stool and searched the medicine cabinet, looked under the sink and in the closet. Ah, there it was. "Ready?" Not quite because Maudie needed to find her bug spray. Would Maudie ever find everything she needed so she and Bear could get some exercise?
Maudie and Bear are an adorable duo everyone will fall in love with. There are five charming stories in this book that find Maudie and Bear riding a bicycle, Maudie exploring a little house, making a yummy snack to enjoy together ("And cut off the crusts"), Maudie becoming upset with Bear (but not for long), and telling stories to one another. No matter what happens Bear is always patient and there for Maudie when she needs him as his love knows no bounds. The beautifully rendered watercolors are delightfully charming and whimsical as they capture Maudie and Bear's loving companionship. This is one book that should make its way onto your shelves!
