Bear Moves - Hardcover

Smith, Ben Bailey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763698318 ISBN 13: 9780763698317

Publisher: Candlewick Entertainment, 2018

Synopsis

In a high-energy sequel to I Am Bear, the dance-loving star rolls out a variety of dance moves and inspires kids to try some of their own.

Get up, get down,
hit the ground . . .

Bear’s in a dancing mood, and his friend Bunny is happy to help out with the boom box. With moves like Furry Breaking, Running Bear (you run but don’t go anywhere), and the classic back spin, who could blame observers who might want to bust a move of their own? Actor/rapper Ben Bailey Smith (aka Doc Brown) and artist Sav Akyuz team up again for a lively two-step with the multitalented Bear.

About this title

About the Author:

Ben Bailey Smith is the author of I Am Bear, his first children’s book. He is a U.K.-based rapper (known as Doc Brown), an actor on the British edition of Law & Order and the British kids’ show 4 O’Clock Club, and a stand-up comedian. He lives in London.

Sav Akyuz made his debut as children’s book illustrator with I Am Bear. He has worked as a storyboard artist on TV programs and feature films. He lives in London.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-K–In this silly picture book, Bear demonstrates some dance moves. Starting with a take on break dancing, Bear shows off "furry breaking." His other dances include the robot, the foxtrot, the limbo, and belly dancing. The narrative is simple. For example on "furry breaking" text reads, "Put your paws up!/Get 'em shaking./Get up, get down,/hit the ground..." Illustrations are bright and colorful. The cover has Bear in front of a large disco ball. Friends Bunny and Squirrel appear throughout. The text and illustrations work well. When Bear eats his box of donuts after belly dancing and hula hooping with a large donut, he wants another snack. So he gobbles up Squirrel. The illustration shows Squirrel's tail hanging out of Bear's mouth. In the next scene it shows Squirrel running away in a blur of frosting. The text says, "Where you off to?/You can't quit yet!/Ah, he's dancing,/that's the Quick step." Bear and Squirrel are still friends. Later in the title, Bear, Bunny, and Squirrel are seen doing the Twist. VERDICT Recommended for public library collections or for preschool dance parties.—Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Entertainment
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0763698318
• ISBN 13: 9780763698317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Akyuz Sav