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natiperleggere's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
allmadhere106's review against another edition
3.0
For: readers looking for a playful book about the insecurities and excitement of one's first slumber party.
Possible red flags: worrying if one should or shouldn't bring their teddy bear; fear of bullying/teasing; sibling frustrations.
Possible red flags: worrying if one should or shouldn't bring their teddy bear; fear of bullying/teasing; sibling frustrations.
hldavids's review against another edition
4.0
Ira is so excited to have been invited to his very first sleepover. There is just one problem - should he bring Tah Tah, his teddy bear? He tries to ask Reggie, his sleepover host, his opinion on teddy bears, but Reggie just goes on and on about all of the fun they will have telling ghost stories. Then, in the middle of the ghost story, Reggie grabs something with furry legs and arms out of the dresser - his teddy bear Foo Foo. Ira's mind is made up - home he goes - Tah Tah is going to the slumber party after all.
A comforting tale for a child before they attend their first sleepover.
A comforting tale for a child before they attend their first sleepover.
5elementknitr's review against another edition
4.0
A fun story of what you fear your friends may make fun of, they are having the same fears of you.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Very realistic story about a boy who's anxious about taking his beloved teddy bear to his first sleepover.
emishki's review against another edition
5.0
Quite possibly my favorite book from childhood. I can still recite parts of it from memory. "'He won't laugh,' said my father. 'He won't laugh,' said my mother. 'He'll LAUGH,' said my sister. I was NOT going to bring my teddy bear."
bibliocyclist's review
3.0
As relevant and engaging as ever, this story has stood the test of time. Fun, realistic dialogue between the young friends. Gr. 1-3.
luann's review
4.0
A perfect read-aloud that will be completely understood by every child who has ever slept over at a friend's house. I love the family interactions shown here. Poor Ira has quite the sister! In the beginning, I didn't like the illustrations, but as I continued reading, I felt that they fit really well with the story. I love how Ira's friend Reggie refuses to talk about teddy bears - until he absolutely has to!
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