Very Hairy Bear [pb]
Written by Alice Schertle & illustrated by Matt Phelan
This endearing, shaggy bear spends his days fishing for salmon in the spring and enjoying the sweet tastes of honey and berries in the summer. But when winter comes, his very chilly, not-so-hairy nose is the only thing that stands in the way of a really great nap. 32 pages
"The jauntiness of the text is more than matched by the pastel-and-pencil illustrations, with shapes so soft and round they have an airbrushed look. The most winning element is Bear himself. Just a look at this lumbering hero, big as a boulder, amusing as a family pet, is enough to bring on a laugh. A terrific way to introduce little ones to the seasons as children follow Bear through the pages." -Booklist (Preschool-Kindergarten)
October 23, 2012
AR Level=3.0; Lexile Level=590 AD Adult-Directed Text
