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Bears and a Birthday

Author: Parenteau Shirley and Walker David   Series: Bears on Chairs

Little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow, and Calico secretly prepare a birthday cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity's piqued by delicious smells.

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Little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow, and Calico secretly prepare a birthday cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity's piqued by delicious smells.

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Description

In their fourth endearing escapade, four small bears prepare a celebration for Big Brown Bear’s birthday.

Mmm, something smells good in the kitchen. Big Brown Bear is curious—what are those little bears up to? Are they making something special? No peeking, Big Brown Bear! Floppy and Fuzzy, Yellow and Calico have a cake to bake and a gift to wrap, then it’s finally time for the birthday surprise. Delightful rhymes and huggable bears are just the right ingredients for a cheerful birthday read-aloud.

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Critic Reviews

“Gentle and full of charm, this is a nice selection for toddlers and very young readers, who will appreciate the clear story, repetition and obvious affection shared among the lovable characters. ... Preschoolers will enjoy this very festive celebration. -Kirkus Reviews The text is light and fun with an easy-to-read rhythm and rhyme. ... The illustrations, done in acrylic, are soft and fuzzy. This story a good choice for birthday collections, but the bears are endearing enough to be enjoyed any day of the year. -School Library Journal The rhyming text is simple and flows well.... This is a sweet story of friendship and birthdays, which would be a good pick for storytime or sharing one-on-one. -Booklist Online”

Gentle and full of charm, this is a nice selection for toddlers and very young readers, who will appreciate the clear story, repetition and obvious affection shared among the lovable characters. ... Preschoolers will enjoy this very festive celebration.
—Kirkus Reviews

The text is light and fun with an easy-to-read rhythm and rhyme. ... The illustrations, done in acrylic, are soft and fuzzy. This story a good choice for birthday collections, but the bears are endearing enough to be enjoyed any day of the year.
—School Library Journal

The rhyming text is simple and flows well.... This is a sweet story of friendship and birthdays, which would be a good pick for storytime or sharing one-on-one.
—Booklist Online

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About the Author

Shirley Parenteau is the author of three other books about the bears—Bears on Chairs, Bears in Beds, and Bears in the Bath, all illustrated by David Walker—as well as One Frog Sang, illustrated by Cynthia Jabar. Shirley Parenteau lives in California.

David Walker has illustrated many children’s books, including Shirley Parenteau’s three previous Bears adventures and two books about Peep and Ducky by David Martin. David Walker lives in North Carolina.

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Product Details

Publisher
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Published
24th February 2015
Pages
1
ISBN
9780763671525

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