Little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow, and Calico secretly prepare a birthday cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity is piqued by delicious smells.
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Summary
Little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow, and Calico secretly prepare a birthday cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity is piqued by delicious smells.
Description
“Parenteau’s four furry friends are sweet as pie and ready to bake a cake — but for whom? . . . Gentle and full of charm, this is a nice selection for toddlers and very young readers.” — Kirkus Reviews
Mmm, something smells good in the kitchen. Big Brown Bear is curious: what are those little bears up to? 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!
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
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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