Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story - Hardcover

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805098968 ISBN 13: 9780805098969

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2015

Synopsis

It's Bear's first day of school, and he's a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn't so sure.

But school turns out to be full of fun―painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends.

Maybe this bear will like school after all.

About this title

About the Author:

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the ever-popular books about Biscuit as well as Katy Duck and many other wonderful stories. A former dancer, Ms. Capucilli lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York with her family.

Lorna Hussey is the creator of Rabbit's Winter Walk and Little Lost Unicorn. She currently lives in Great Britain with her two horses, three dogs, four chickens, one rooster, three children, and one husband.

From School Library Journal:

PreS—It's Bear's first day of school, and he is sure he'll be miserable away from Mama. While the other cubs enjoy painting, stories, and playing, he answers, "Not this bear" to every invitation to join in. Despite himself, Bear is increasingly intrigued. Fans of Capucilli's "Biscuit" series will find the same sweetness in this read-aloud offering. Hussey's watercolors portray the fuzzy little bears with endearing expressiveness and cozy charm. This is a book designed for a specific purpose, and it is not likely to have broad appeal outside its intended audience. However, it is beautifully designed and meets its goals very well. VERDICT The purposeful story is a just-right blend of repetition and gentle humor to comfort reluctant new preschoolers.—Rachel Anne Mencke, St. Matthew's Parish School, Pacific Palisades, CA

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0805098968
• ISBN 13: 9780805098969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Hussey Lorna