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Bates, Ivan
2 Reviews
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Jumping out from behind rocks and trees to scare other forest creatures is Bear's idea of fun. Unfazed, brave Rabbit gives him a hug and a lecture to teach him that kindness--not intimidation--is the way to go. The singsongy text falters, and Bear's immediate transformation from bully to friend is too easy, but mixed-media illustrations of anthropomorphized animals clearly convey their emotions.
Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden
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When Maya announces she wants to pick leaves for breakfast by herself, she tries everything (under the watchful eye of her mother), but the tree is very tall and she is such a little elephant. A lion, a bird, and a snake offer their services, but with some gentle help from her mother, Maya finally succeeds in doing it "all by myself." The expressive illustrations are full of whimsical details.
Reviewer: Amanda Sullivan
2 reviews
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