Bear Feels Scared - Softcover

Wilson, Karma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847382509 ISBN 13: 9781847382504

Publisher: Scholastic Inc., 2008

Synopsis

In the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trail....

About this title

About the Author:

Karma Wilson is the bestselling author of several picture books for Simon & Schuster, including the Bear Books series, Where Is Home, Little Pip?, and A Dog Named Doug. Karma lives in Montana.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1—This likable character and his animal friends are back in one of their best outings since Bear Snores On (S & S, 2002). While walking in the woods, Bear gets lost, and the other critters begin to worry about him. They form a search party, find their friend, and return to the lair to cuddle up and fall asleep, and finally, "the bear feels safe." Wilson's rhyming text moves along at a steady clip, with only the smallest missteps in meter, and the repeated refrain begs for audience participation. Chapman's acrylic illustrations perfectly mesh realism with emotional expression; the characters show their concern for Bear, whose fear is almost palpable. The combination of full-bleed spreads, single-page paintings, and smaller insets keeps the story flowing and encourages page turns. Bear's cozy den, painted in warm oranges and browns, contrasts effectively with the outdoor scenes, done in blacks, blues, and grays. The reassuring story is simple, but speaks to children's fears and the safety they find with the people who care about them, creating a comforting and accessible forum for discussion. With its large, richly colored illustrations, this book will work equally well one-on-one or in storytime, and listeners are sure to request repeated readings.—Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT
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About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1847382509
• ISBN 13: 9781847382504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36