Picture books for giggling and for sharing
The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland (Scholastic)
First he was cranky. Then he was itchy. Now he is back in the latest installment and this time he is hungry, very hungry! Yes - the very cranky bear is back.
Bear is very hungry and grumpy. Since the break of day he had been unable to catch any fish but suddenly something huge had been hooked - a polar bear with an armful of fish. Polar Bear’s iceberg is shrinking and he is willing to give away his whole catch if the cranky (now hungry) bear will find him somewhere to stay. So Bear with an armful of fish, and Polar Bear with a block of ice set out to find a new home, with a visit to a few friends along the way.
This is another rollicking bear tale told in well constructed rhyming verse with delightful bear images. Bear is a wonderful loveable character that every child will want to know.
Fearless in Love Colin Thompson and Sarah Davis (HarperCollins)
First there was Fearless now Fearless returns and he is in love!
When Fearless goes to live with his new family he remembers his mother's special words “Life is much better if you love everyone”.
All around his new family there was love. There were people to love and there were things to love. Unfortunately the love from Fearless could be just a little destructive … and maybe covered in puppy drool too! Of course the new family was not too thrilled with all the Fearless love, they even locked Fearless outside in the rain. Fearless soon decides that not everything has to be loved - and then he discovers Primrose!
Lovely tale an beautiful illustrations once again. Bulldogs have never looked so cute!
Two Mates Melanie & Maggie Prewett (Magabala Books)
Two young boys, growing up in Broome (Western Australia) have a very special bond. They do just about everything together including hunting in the bush, visiting food stalls at the markets, searching for Hermit Crabs, swimming and going to school. They are mates, but it is not until the final page of the text that the specialness of their bond is revealed.
This true story is delightfully told and should be read as far and wide as possible.
A Bear and a Tree Stephen Michael King (Penguin)
This is a another beautiful title wonderfully crafted in text and illustrations. It is a book about caring and sharing and friendship between the most improbable companions is just gorgeous.
Bear is getting ready for his winter sleep collecting leaves and discovers Ren crying because her favourite tree has lost its leaves. She knows that it is time for Bear’s big sleep but together the two spend one more day - their first winter’s day - together. Ren asks Bear questions abut the snow and winter and the two are soon making patterns in the snow. They jump and bounce and share the day and then play with the night time stars before the next day rolls around. They share one more activity together and Bear leaves Ren with a special gift.
Wonderful books to share!
First he was cranky. Then he was itchy. Now he is back in the latest installment and this time he is hungry, very hungry! Yes - the very cranky bear is back.
Bear is very hungry and grumpy. Since the break of day he had been unable to catch any fish but suddenly something huge had been hooked - a polar bear with an armful of fish. Polar Bear’s iceberg is shrinking and he is willing to give away his whole catch if the cranky (now hungry) bear will find him somewhere to stay. So Bear with an armful of fish, and Polar Bear with a block of ice set out to find a new home, with a visit to a few friends along the way.
This is another rollicking bear tale told in well constructed rhyming verse with delightful bear images. Bear is a wonderful loveable character that every child will want to know.
First there was Fearless now Fearless returns and he is in love!
When Fearless goes to live with his new family he remembers his mother's special words “Life is much better if you love everyone”.
All around his new family there was love. There were people to love and there were things to love. Unfortunately the love from Fearless could be just a little destructive … and maybe covered in puppy drool too! Of course the new family was not too thrilled with all the Fearless love, they even locked Fearless outside in the rain. Fearless soon decides that not everything has to be loved - and then he discovers Primrose!
Lovely tale an beautiful illustrations once again. Bulldogs have never looked so cute!
Two young boys, growing up in Broome (Western Australia) have a very special bond. They do just about everything together including hunting in the bush, visiting food stalls at the markets, searching for Hermit Crabs, swimming and going to school. They are mates, but it is not until the final page of the text that the specialness of their bond is revealed.
This true story is delightfully told and should be read as far and wide as possible.
This is a another beautiful title wonderfully crafted in text and illustrations. It is a book about caring and sharing and friendship between the most improbable companions is just gorgeous.
Bear is getting ready for his winter sleep collecting leaves and discovers Ren crying because her favourite tree has lost its leaves. She knows that it is time for Bear’s big sleep but together the two spend one more day - their first winter’s day - together. Ren asks Bear questions abut the snow and winter and the two are soon making patterns in the snow. They jump and bounce and share the day and then play with the night time stars before the next day rolls around. They share one more activity together and Bear leaves Ren with a special gift.
Wonderful books to share!
