The Three Bears' Christmas - Hardcover

Kathy Duval; Paul Meisel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823418715 ISBN 13: 9780823418718

Publisher: Holiday House, 2005

Synopsis

Upon arriving home, the family of three bears discovers that someone has been in their cozy cottage, eaten their gingerbread cookies, and slept in their beds, yet seeing a red coat, black boots, and wrapped presents under the tree, the three bears become delighted when they realize who the surprise visitor was!

About this title

About the Author

Kathy Duval has worked with children for many years as an art teacher, art therapist, and school counselor. This is her first picture book. She lives in Texas.

Paul Meisel's lovable characters can be seen in more than 30 picture books for children. Kirkus Reviews has called his art "dreamily transporting.

Reviews

*Starred Review* PreS-K. The old favorite gets wrapped in a Christmas bow, with excellent results. It's Christmas Eve, and all through the house, the Bear family is getting ready. Mama Bear has just made gingerbread, but it's too hot to eat, so the family takes a walk outside in the snowy forest. When they return, why, someone has been eating the gingerbread--and gobbled it all up! The visitor sat in the chairs, too, and broke one. And sure enough, someone tried out all the beds--and left a red coat draped on the baby bear's bed. Someone also left presents under the tree. The bears run out to see a coatless Santa waving from his sleigh. The artwork is utterly childlike, with sturdy, stocky bear figures unambiguously investigating the whereabouts of their visitor. But there are also some magical scenes, especially when the family walks in the woods. Snow-crusted fir trees ring their cabin, and stars twinkle against a midnight sky (sharp-eyed children can see the tiniest hint of a sleigh). The enchantment of the outdoor spreads, where sounds are as important as sights, juxtaposes neatly against the mysteries the bears find when they return home. Ilene Cooper
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Edition details

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823418715
• ISBN 13: 9780823418718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32