Barefoot Books Bear in Sunshine - Hardcover

Blackstone, Stella

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841489239 ISBN 13: 9781841489230

Publisher: BAREFOOT BOOKS, 2002

Synopsis

Bear introduces various types of weather in this board book. Young readers are invited to anticipate Bear's fun activities according to each new day. The simple text promotes early language development.

About this title

About the Author:

Stella Blackstone has written many successful books for Barefoot Books, including the popular Cleo series. She lives in the Cotswolds with her three children. Debbie Harter continues to attract a following from all over the world with her bold, funny and childfriendly images. She has illustrated a number of titles for Barefoot Books, among them the Bear series, Walking through the Jungle (1997), Herb the Vegetarian Dragon (1999) and The Animal Boogie (2000). Debbie divides her time between London and Sydney, Australia.

Review:

"Bear is shown out and about in different types of weather throughout the year in this appealing picture book. He sings in the rain a Gene Kelly, paints when it's misty, and builds snow bears in the winter. Each page contains a single line of rhyming text and is complemented by a double-page watercolor scene done in vibrant hues. The use of thick water-color paper adds depth and texture to bring the sky, hills, ands bears to life. The words flow smoothly and the pictures will project well for storytime." --School Library Journal

"The very simple text, two lines on each spread, is illustrated by delightful pictures that don't overwhelm but joyously bring Bear to life. The hallmarks of the art are the vibrant colors, the interesting perspectives, and the fun.... Keep one of these on hand for toddler story hours. The text is just the right length, and the book has a sunny feeling no matter what the weather." --Booklist

"Young readers are invited to anticipate Bear's fun activities as he introduces various types of weather, in a playful, rhyming concept book illustrated by the creator of The Animal Boogie." --Books for Growing Minds

"Young readers are invited to anticipate Bear's fun activities as he introduces various types of weather, in a playful, rhyming concept book illustrated by the creator of The Animal Boogie." --Books for Growing Minds

"The very simple text, two lines on each spread, is illustrated by delightful pictures that don't overwhelm but joyously bring Bear to life. The hallmarks of the art are the vibrant colors, the interesting perspectives, and the fun.... Keep one of these on hand for toddler story hours. The text is just the right length, and the book has a sunny feeling no matter what the weather." --Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: BAREFOOT BOOKS
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1841489239
• ISBN 13: 9781841489230
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Harter Debbie