FICTION

Bears in the Snow

by Shirley PARENTEAU
illus. by David Walker. 32p. ebook available. Candlewick. Oct. 2016. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780763681487.
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PreS-K—This tale of endearing young bears (Parenteau's sixth) features a winter sledding outing and emphasizes the importance of sharing and getting along. After much snowy fun, Yellow, Fuzzy, Calico, Floppy, and Big Brown Bear grow tired of taking turns on their single sled. Things get worse when they all try to squeeze on together. A creative way for everyone to join in at the same time is found, and the downhill amusement continues. The simple, rhyming text works beautifully with the engaging acrylic illustrations.
VERDICT A wonderful title to share as a seasonal storytime read-aloud or for beginning readers to discover on their own.
Reviewed by Mary Jennings, Camano Island Library, WA
The four small, colorful bears don their winter wear for some playful fun outside in this sixth preschool-perfect outing (Bears on Chairs, etc.). It's hard taking turns on their "bright red sled," so Big Brown Bear becomes the cuddly group's sled. Paired with a loosely rhymed text, Walker's pastel acrylics capture equally well the stark snowy day and the cozy warmth inside afterward.
 , Oct 01, 2016

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