The Valentine Bears (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jan Brett (Illustrator) "It was October 14, and the bears' den was snug and secure for the winter..." (more)

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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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"A nice addition to the list of valentine stories, of which there are never enough." -- Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic (1993)
• ISBN-10: 0590470736
• ISBN-13: 978-0590470735
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,045,142 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book of Love, January 30, 2001

By	Roz Levine (Virginia) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Valentine Bears (Paperback)

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.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy chocolate covered ants, April 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Valentine Bears (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute marriage love book for young and old., February 16, 2008

By	K. Childs (Rochester, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Valentine Bears (Hardcover)

Mr. and Mrs. Bear usually hibernate through Valentine's Day. But this year, Mrs. Bear is determined to wake up and make the day a special one. When the alarm rings in February, she drags herself out of bed and starts to secretly make preparations while Mr. Bear snores away. Mrs. Bear writes loving Valentine notes. She digs up a pot of Mr. Bear's favorite honey, and fills a bowl with delicious dried bugs and beetles. She washes up in the chilly stream. When all is ready, Mrs. Bear excitedly goes to wake up Mr. Bear for their special day. But Mr. Bear proves to be harder to wake up than she thought. With loving humor and wonderfully detailed illustrations, this book will entertain children and adults alike with a story of a lovey-dovey, "old married couple" and their special day together.