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natiperleggere's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tealeafbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This gave me that great form of dejavu that makes you emotionally warm. (Sorry, for the ooey gooey sentiment.) I'm not sure if I have read this exact book before, but I definitely saw all of these stories on the Little Bear VHS tapes I frequently watched. I remembered them!
Note to future self: You read a bunch of children's books in a row sort of for the same reason people taste cake before serving it to people...those are for the Blast Off for Books drive in Houston.
Note to future self: You read a bunch of children's books in a row sort of for the same reason people taste cake before serving it to people...those are for the Blast Off for Books drive in Houston.
vll295's review against another edition
4.0
I loved to 'read' this book to my sister when she was little. She loved this story.
obrill's review against another edition
Title: Little Bear
Author: Else Holmelund Minarik
Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
Genre: Early Reader, Fiction
Theme(s): Bear, Mother & Sons, Grandparents, Snow, Friendships, Humor
Opening line/sentence: It is cold. See the snow. See the snow come down.
Brief Book Summary: This book tells of four adventures that Little Bear goes on. As an ‘I Can Read’ book, it is perfect for the early reader. Everyone will fall in love with Little Bear.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1: Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature) There are four stories in this beginning reader, which don't really get tied together until the last one. In the first Little Bear wants to go out and play in the snow, but he is cold so Mother Bear makes him some clothes. After wearing a hat, coat and trousers, Little Bear still isn't warm, so his mother suggests that he just play in his fur coat, which seems to work out just fine. In the next tale, Little Bear is afraid that his mother has forgotten his birthday so he sets about making some birthday soup. As his friends arrive to wish him a happy birthday, he invites them to join him for soup. At just the right moment, Mother Bear arrives with a birthday cake. Little Bear decides that he is going to go to the moon, but since he can't fly he just pretends he is one the moon, which it turns out for him, is very similar to Earth. In the final story, Little Bear can't seem to fall asleep and he starts wishing for a series of outlandish things when his mother asks what he wants. Finally, he asks for a story about himself and she obliges by reprising the adventures in the first three chapters. Typical kid behavior is evident and kids younger than those who can read will probably enjoy the stories the most. The pictures by Sendak are probably the major reason for this reissue. A Beginning Reading, Level 1 in the "I Can Read Book" series. 2003 (orig. 1957), HarperCollins, $3.99. Ages 5 to 7.
(PUBLISHER: HarperCollins (New York N.Y.:), PUBLISHED: 1992 c1957.)
Professional Recommendation/Review #2: (Book Bird Reviews)
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
(PUBLISHER: Caedmon (New York:), PUBLISHED: [p1992?](Caedmon (New York:), PUBLISHED: [p1992?]))
Response to Two Professional Reviews: I like how the second reviewer said that the book was published in 1957. I remember reading this book when I was younger, and my mom remembers reading it when she was little too. It shows how this book has seemingly become a classic early reader. The first reviewer summarizes the four stories of the book and that makes you see how relatable they are to children—playing in the snow & celebrating birthdays.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: There almost seems to be an illustration on every page –and with Maruice Sendak as the illustrator who is complaining? The illustrations provide visual context to the reader. The size and amount of text seems comparable to other early readers and an optimum font is used for easy reading.
Consideration of Instructional Application: Since there are other Little Bear books, this book could be used as a character study and a series exploration. It could be used as a read aloud for younger (PK) students and for small group instruction in the K-2 setting. This book was also a bedtime read aloud in my house growing up.
Author: Else Holmelund Minarik
Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
Genre: Early Reader, Fiction
Theme(s): Bear, Mother & Sons, Grandparents, Snow, Friendships, Humor
Opening line/sentence: It is cold. See the snow. See the snow come down.
Brief Book Summary: This book tells of four adventures that Little Bear goes on. As an ‘I Can Read’ book, it is perfect for the early reader. Everyone will fall in love with Little Bear.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1: Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature) There are four stories in this beginning reader, which don't really get tied together until the last one. In the first Little Bear wants to go out and play in the snow, but he is cold so Mother Bear makes him some clothes. After wearing a hat, coat and trousers, Little Bear still isn't warm, so his mother suggests that he just play in his fur coat, which seems to work out just fine. In the next tale, Little Bear is afraid that his mother has forgotten his birthday so he sets about making some birthday soup. As his friends arrive to wish him a happy birthday, he invites them to join him for soup. At just the right moment, Mother Bear arrives with a birthday cake. Little Bear decides that he is going to go to the moon, but since he can't fly he just pretends he is one the moon, which it turns out for him, is very similar to Earth. In the final story, Little Bear can't seem to fall asleep and he starts wishing for a series of outlandish things when his mother asks what he wants. Finally, he asks for a story about himself and she obliges by reprising the adventures in the first three chapters. Typical kid behavior is evident and kids younger than those who can read will probably enjoy the stories the most. The pictures by Sendak are probably the major reason for this reissue. A Beginning Reading, Level 1 in the "I Can Read Book" series. 2003 (orig. 1957), HarperCollins, $3.99. Ages 5 to 7.
(PUBLISHER: HarperCollins (New York N.Y.:), PUBLISHED: 1992 c1957.)
Professional Recommendation/Review #2: (Book Bird Reviews)
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
(PUBLISHER: Caedmon (New York:), PUBLISHED: [p1992?](Caedmon (New York:), PUBLISHED: [p1992?]))
Response to Two Professional Reviews: I like how the second reviewer said that the book was published in 1957. I remember reading this book when I was younger, and my mom remembers reading it when she was little too. It shows how this book has seemingly become a classic early reader. The first reviewer summarizes the four stories of the book and that makes you see how relatable they are to children—playing in the snow & celebrating birthdays.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: There almost seems to be an illustration on every page –and with Maruice Sendak as the illustrator who is complaining? The illustrations provide visual context to the reader. The size and amount of text seems comparable to other early readers and an optimum font is used for easy reading.
Consideration of Instructional Application: Since there are other Little Bear books, this book could be used as a character study and a series exploration. It could be used as a read aloud for younger (PK) students and for small group instruction in the K-2 setting. This book was also a bedtime read aloud in my house growing up.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
i remember reading this as a kid and hating it because it was too long and it was hard to follow to dialogue as in who said what. obviously that's not a problem now, and it's kind of a sweet read aloud
phillybear's review against another edition
3.0
Published- New York : HarperCollins, c1985.
ISBN- 0-06-024240-X
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Genre- Realistic Fiction
Reading Level- Kindergarten- 3rd
This is a charming story of a young bear and his mother. Each chapter is a different story including the following:
What Will Little Bear Wear?
Birthday Soup
Little Bear Goes to the Moon
Little Bear's Wish
My favorite part of the book was in the last chapter, Little Bear's Wish we get to revisit all of the things that we read about in the book when Momma Bear and Little Bear are talking as Little Bear is being put to bed. This is a very cute mother son story that is interesting still today...I actually watch the show with my own daughter!
ISBN- 0-06-024240-X
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Genre- Realistic Fiction
Reading Level- Kindergarten- 3rd
This is a charming story of a young bear and his mother. Each chapter is a different story including the following:
What Will Little Bear Wear?
Birthday Soup
Little Bear Goes to the Moon
Little Bear's Wish
My favorite part of the book was in the last chapter, Little Bear's Wish we get to revisit all of the things that we read about in the book when Momma Bear and Little Bear are talking as Little Bear is being put to bed. This is a very cute mother son story that is interesting still today...I actually watch the show with my own daughter!
key2's review against another edition
2.0
I LOVE Little Bear, but the audio books just didn’t do it for me sadly
mag_lange's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0