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beecheralyson's review against another edition
Beautiful illustrations but I disagree with the message. Basically a child is taught that it is okay to be rude and demanding and take for granted the care and dedication and love of a caregiver. A parent's love (which the Bear is suppose to represent) may be unconditional but that doesn't mean that a child shouldn't be held accountable for inappropriate behavior.
booksandbosox's review
3.0
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beecheralyson's review
Beautiful illustrations but I disagree with the message. Basically a child is taught that it is okay to be rude and demanding and take for granted the care and dedication and love of a caregiver. A parent's love (which the Bear is suppose to represent) may be unconditional but that doesn't mean that a child shouldn't be held accountable for inappropriate behavior.
le13anna's review
3.0
Mama definitely liked this book a whole lot more than the toddler did. Perhaps thats because the patient kind mama bear is the star of the story.
tashrow's review
4.0
Through five short stories, readers get to know Maudie and her best friend Bear. Maudie is a little girl who is always planning the next thing for them to do. She can be bossy, definitely has opinions, and yet has a charm that is hard to resist. Bear certainly does not resist at all, instead helping Maudie plan their next escapade. The pair have a series of adventures from a bike ride that is more about fashion than exercise to a very Goldilocks-like encounter to dancing under the stars. The two are not without friction, having to apologize occasionally for things that go wrong. They are a cheery pair to read about and one wishes for a Bear of their very own.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
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