A Chair For Baby Bear (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Chris Fisher (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1 - As this sequel to "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" begins, Baby Bear is asking his father about fixing his chair. Papa Bear announces that they will head to Bear Town to look for a new one, and, as they walk, the youngster comes up with imaginative ideas about the perfect piece of furniture: maybe a Robin Hood chair, a pirate chair, or a king's chair? Alas, none of the seats at the store is quite right - too scratchy, too scary, or too large. At the end of this long and disappointing day, Baby Bear returns home to find a package from Goldilocks; it contains a little red bear chair that is just right. Warm and colorful watercolors are a perfect accompaniment to the narrative. Fisher's addition of two fun-loving mice that share in Baby Bear's journey adds a touch of whimsy to the story. The text moves in, around, and sometimes over the illustrations, making them an integral part of the action. This lighthearted continuation of a well-known tale is just right for storytime or one-on-one sharing. - Catherine Callegari, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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Product Description

Every child—and parent—knows the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We know how Golidlocks ate all of Baby Bear’s porridge, then sat on Baby Bear’s chair and broke it. But what happened after Goldilocks left? Kids will delight in this brand new story of how Mother Bear, Father Bear, and Baby Bear go shopping for a brand new chair. They find all kinds of chairs. In fact, the choices are so great that they overwhelm poor Baby Bear. He doesn’t know what to do. Then, an old friend appears in this new story with a solution to Baby Bear’s puzzle. Kids will love author Kaye Umansky’s surprise ending. They’ll also love the beautiful color illustrations on every page, rendered by illustrator Chris Fisher in a charming, old-fashioned style that recalls storybooks of an earlier time.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764157892
• ISBN-13: 978-0764157899
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
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