Mr. and Mrs. Bear have never celebrated St. Valentine's Day because they hibernate during the winter.
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PreSchool-Grade 2-Eve Bunting's tender Valentine tale (Clarion, 1983) is nicely presented in this well-done book/tape combination. Mrs. Bear has a surprise in store for Mr. Bear. She's gotten up during hibernation just so they can celebrate a special Valentine's Day. Her preparations show the love she has for Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear, as it turns out, has some surprises of his own. Together they share a special day before once again settling down for a long sleep. The female narrator reads the gently humorous story well, creating individual voices for both of the Bears. Light background music changes to accent story action, enhancing the words. Some minor sound effects are also included. This is a nice presentation that would make a good listening center, and not just in February.
Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA
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Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA
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"A nice addition to the list of valentine stories, of which there are never enough." School Library Journal
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Eve Bunting has written more than 200 books for children, many of which can be found in libraries around the world. Her other Clarion titles for very young readers include My Big Boy Bed, which was also illustrated by Maggie Smith, and Little Bear's Little Boat, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. She lives in Pasadena, California.
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A Book of Love,
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On October 14th, Mrs Bear set her alarm clock and she and Mr Bear snuggled in for their long winter's nap. Now as the alarm goes off on February 14th, Mrs Bear gets up and begins preparations for a very special day. This will be the first time that the Bears have celebrated Valentine's Day and have not been hibernating. She makes a Valentine's banner and hangs it on the cave wall, get's out the two cards she made for Mr Bear last summer, goes outside and digs up the honey and crispy critters (Mr Bear's favorites) and washes up for the big day. When everything is ready, Mrs Bear wakes her husband. It takes him a long time to awaken, but when he does, Mr Bear has a big surprise for his wife too, chocolate covered ants (her favorite). Then they spend the day together, reading the banner and cards and eating their special treats and as night falls, curl up and go back to sleep until spring. Eve Bunting has written a very simple and gentle story, full of warmth, that's perfect for kids 3-7. Jan Brett's detailed and expressive illustrations add just the right touch and together they show your little ones what loving and caring is all about. The Valentine Bears is the perfect way to tell everyone you love, Happy Valentine's Day.
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Yummy chocolate covered ants,
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Next Valentines Day, give your sweetie this book and a baggie of chocolate covered ants (or Raisinets if you can't find them) and a big sloppy bear kiss. Great for grownups as well as kids.
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It was October 14, and the bears' den was snug and secure for the winter. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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