Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear? [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

Series: Jesse Bear

Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear? Is it in the bushy green Christmas tree coming through the door? Or the spicy apple cider steaming on the stove? Or maybe it's snuggling down with those you love with a book on Christmas Eve?

Jesse Bear finds it in the loving family that surrounds him every day. Nancy White Carlstrom's cozy text and Bruce Degen's energetic illustrations combine to make this kind-hearted read-aloud perfect for the holiday season.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Ages 2-5. Jesse Bear is back in another infectiously jubilant book in the Jessie Bear series. There's no hibernating for this little bear: he's all eyes, ears, nose, and paws as he explores the delights of Christmas, and his emotions are as pure and unconstrained as any toddler's. Carlstrom captures it all perfectly, always maintaining a child-centered focus. Jesse finds Christmas in watching and helping his family decorate the tree, baking cookies with his mother and grandmothers, and hearing the sweet sounds of Christmas music. He feels Christmas in the warmth of his family's love. Degen's artwork is full of child appeal, whether he's picturing energetic Jesse skating, running, or flinging sprinkles in the air, or more quiet scenes of Jesse embraced by his parents. A winner. Shelley Townsend-Hudson
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About the Author

Nancy White Carlstrom is the author of more than fifty books for children, including nine other titles in the Jesse Bear series, Who Said Boo?, and Wild Wild Sunflower Child Anna. Ms. Carlstrom lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with her husband, David, and their two son, Jesse and Josh. And while the olive too far away for frequent visits with their family, they enjoy traveling to see their family as often as possible.

Bruce Degen has illustrated all the Jesse Bear books. He is the author and illustrator of Jamberry, and the illustrator of the acclaimed Magic School Bus series. He has taught courses on art and the writing and illustrating of children's books to children and adults. Mr. Degen, his wife, and their two sons, Benjamin and Alexander, live in Connecticut in a renovated farmhouse with ducks on the pond, bats in the barn, and a family tree that Jesse Bear himself would love to climb. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689819625
• ISBN-13: 978-0689819629
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #653,663 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

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Pre-schoolers, November 29, 2000

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Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear? (Hardcover)

Where is Christmas Jesse Bear? Join Jesse and his bear family as they explore the sights, sounds, smells, activities and feelings that make this time of the year so wonderful. Is it the beautiful prickly tree or the ornaments and lights? Is it the aroma of cookies baking and spicey apple cider? Is it the music we hear, the wrapping of presents, the glow of candles or the falling snow? Jesse Bear finds out it's all these things and much, much more...most importantly, that warm feeling in your heart that comes from celebrating with family and friends. Nancy White Carlstrom's newest Jesse Bear book really captures the spirit of the season with this warm, gentle, rhyming story, as we watch Jesse and his family get ready to celebrate Christmas together. Her text is beautifully complimented by Bruce Degen's expressive, colorful, detailed illustrations and together they bring pre-schoolers the holiday message of peace on earth and joy to the world.

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Jesse Bear, December 6, 2010

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This review is from: Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear? (Hardcover)

My son really enjoys the Jesse Bear books and this is another great one about Jesse Bear and Christmas time. I really like the fact that this story is not just about the night before or the day of, but the entire season. This book is a great choice for kids ages 3-5, or older kids who might not have the attention span to sit for longer stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Christmas book, January 3, 2010

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Crissy (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where Is Christmas, Jesse Bear? (Paperback)

This is one of the best Christmas books we checked out from the library this year. You follow Jesse bear at home and around town while he uses his five senses to discover Christmas. My two-year old loves it and we'll be getting our own copy for reading during the holidays.