The Bear Who Didn't Like Honey - Hardcover

Barbara Maitland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0531095460 ISBN 13: 9780531095461

Publisher: Orchard Books, 1997

Synopsis

Little Bear denies his fears while explaining why he has difficulty participating in the activities his teasing brother and sisters engage in, and proves to everyone that he is the rarest sort of brave bear. Original.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2. If judged solely by its cover and illustrations, this attractive book would be a hit. Unfortunately, the story does not provide any additional support. Moraes's watercolor paintings will delight readers. Bright, double-page spreads are used throughout. The layout is uncluttered and the eye falls naturally to the central action. The predictable story line, however, is weak and unimaginative, and the language lacks a good sense of rhythm. Little Bear tells everyone that he doesn't like various activities when the fact is they frighten him. Resolution comes when he finds himself in a position to rescue a younger bear from a dangerous situation. Little Bear's parents are not supportive; they fail to make any attempt to help their cub work through his fear and are oblivious to the effects of his siblings' teasing. A stranger helps him to accept his fears and recognize his strengths. Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth's "Little Bear" books (Candlewick) are better choices.?Dawn Ibey, Vancouver Public Library, Canada
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From Kirkus Reviews:

Little Bear becomes a master of equivocation to avoid confronting his fears. He's not frightened by the night--he just isn't tired. He's not scared of the water--he just feels cold. And he's not afraid of bees--he just doesn't like honey. ``Scaredy Bear, Scaredy Bear!'' his siblings tease. Then, when a tiny cub stuck up in a tree calls out for help, Little Bear's own fears melt away. He rescues the wee bear and after being praised by its parent, feels confident enough to take on a buzzing hive and get himself some honey. Fuzzy watercolors give the book a suitably cozy feel, and even the bees--with their big red clown noses and stingers shaped like chocolate chips--seem more likely to snuggle than scare. Predictable cuddliness, but comforting to preschoolers about to commence their own foraging. (Picture book. 3-6) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0531095460
• ISBN 13: 9780531095461
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Odilon Moraes