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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
3.0
Hmm. Bear can't wait but only one thing showed what impatience does.
ericadeb's review
4.0
I never get tired of the bear books. Excuse me while I go buy copies for all the children I know with upcoming birthdays.
msgabbythelibrarian's review
5.0
I absolutely love the Bear books by Karma Wilson. They are some of my favorites. (I am determined to try to get her again for our Children's Book Festival). This book is positively delightful.
Once again, there are the rhymes and the repetitive phrases, making this an excellent pick to do in storytime. However, the repetitive phrases do change a little bit with slight variations, thus allowing children to expand their vocabulary.
A beautiful fun story of friendship, excitement, patience, and a party!
Once again, there are the rhymes and the repetitive phrases, making this an excellent pick to do in storytime. However, the repetitive phrases do change a little bit with slight variations, thus allowing children to expand their vocabulary.
A beautiful fun story of friendship, excitement, patience, and a party!
lagobond's review
3.0
I happen to think that [b:Bear Snores On|867248|Bear Snores On|Karma Wilson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1344390790l/867248._SX50_.jpg|650820] is one of the greatest children's books ever: a cute story, rhymes that roll just right, and the most charming illustrations imaginable. So I was pleased to find more Bear books by the same author/illustrator duo.
Bear Can't Wait is a fine book as well -- fun to read and gorgeous to look at -- but I'm not as enthusiastic about it as I am about Bear Snores On. Bear's excited impatience felt hectic and chaotic, which fits the story but left me feeling a little out of sorts. I also noticed a couple hiccupy rhyme pairs (surprise/sigh, den/friend, cake/celebrate). Karma Wilson is so very gifted with words that she was inspired to rhyme ready/confetti, so I know without a doubt that she could have fixed these little hiccups if she'd spent a bit more time.
Jane Chapman's illustrations are perfect as always. The picture of Bear sitting in the sunny clearing above his den is magical. If I were expecting a baby, I would frame this and hang it in the nursery.
Bear Can't Wait is a fine book as well -- fun to read and gorgeous to look at -- but I'm not as enthusiastic about it as I am about Bear Snores On. Bear's excited impatience felt hectic and chaotic, which fits the story but left me feeling a little out of sorts. I also noticed a couple hiccupy rhyme pairs (surprise/sigh, den/friend, cake/celebrate). Karma Wilson is so very gifted with words that she was inspired to rhyme ready/confetti, so I know without a doubt that she could have fixed these little hiccups if she'd spent a bit more time.
Jane Chapman's illustrations are perfect as always. The picture of Bear sitting in the sunny clearing above his den is magical. If I were expecting a baby, I would frame this and hang it in the nursery.
abigailbat's review
Another bright, rhyming addition to the Bear series. In this installment, Bear is having a hard time waiting for the surprise party he and the other animals are planning. This would be a great book to share around birthdays or other celebrations.