Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear: A Classic Action Rhyme [Board book]

Public Domain (Author), Michael Hague (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

The classic action rhyme, featuring Michael Hague's lovable bears, is now available in a sturdy board book format, perfect for sharing with the very young.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Sort of a Jane Fonda workout program for the nursery set, this verse exhorts readers to join Teddy Bear as he turns around, touches the ground, goes upstairs, says prayers, etc. Those who have trouble imagining the appropriate actions can turn to directions supplied at the end (at the line "turn around," for example, we are instructed to "Spin around once"). Hague frames the text in sweet-as-can-be borders of a star-surrounded Teddy Bear in 10 pretty poses; facing illustrations, executed in watercolor, ink and pencil, conjure up a mirthful little teddy bear and a benign, bespectacled mother as they cavort against elegantly but relentlessly patterned backdrops. When Teddy Bear turns off the light, he is wearing star-spangled pj's and standing against duck-patterned drapes, which are open to a glittery sky lit by a smily-faced man-in-the-moon. "By combining a realistic bear with stylized, brightly colored backgrounds," the artist explains in an endnote, "I think a magical fantasy world has been achieved"--some may believe it's a confectioner's art. Ages 2-up.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-- Hague's lumpy and pudgy bears (a mother and child) are done in warm golden watercolors accented with Chinese red and warm blue hues. The text, framed by a border of bears and stars, appears on the left-hand pages. Additional touches include the teddy "turning around" into a puddle and then tracking mud into the house. And when he needs to "show your shoe," he really has something to display. A "Note to Parents" gives instructions for acting out the rhyme. Marc Brown (Dutton, 1989) and Carol Lawson (Dial, 1991) have similar versions available, but Hague's unique style merits another look. A cozy treat. --Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Board book: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (March 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688152511
• ISBN-13: 978-0688152512
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #905,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bears > Nonfiction

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teddy Bear Book, March 3, 2006

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Karen Angel (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for my granddaughter because the Teddy Bear rhyme was my son's favorite book. The original was a Japanese photography book and the pictures were wonderful. The illustrations in this book is not as good, and not so clear what the teddy bear is actually doing to go along with the rhyme. I know my wiggle-worm granddaughter would stay still if the pictures of the teddy bear acting out the rhyme were more life like. So this gets 4 instead of 5.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun rhyme to teach babies, July 12, 2011

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This review is from: Teddy bear, teddy bear: A classic action rhyme (Paperback)

I included this book in a collection of bear themed books I gave my niece for her baby shower. It has Michael Hague's wonderful illustrations and a cute little rhyme with easy to follow suggested actions to teach your child...hope I get a chance to see my niece's little one reciting it one day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for toddlers, October 8, 2008

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K. Rice (Pleasanton, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear: A Classic Action Rhyme (Paperback)

We read this the first time at the library and decided to purchase it. It's great for toddlers who have a short attention span. The sentences are short and rhyme which make it fun for the children.