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How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read by Juliana Léveillé-Trudel, Andrew Katz, Joseph Sherman
lesliewatwar's review against another edition
3.0
Simple little story about a girl who has many forest friends but really wants to meet a bear. When she forgets her book in the woods it comes up missing.
I think this book would appeal to ages 4-7 especially since there was a farting contest with a skunk. It also allows for some fun conversation on reading and the joys of reading.
I think this book would appeal to ages 4-7 especially since there was a farting contest with a skunk. It also allows for some fun conversation on reading and the joys of reading.
taraweinstein's review against another edition
4.0
As an aunt to a five-year-old and a two-year-old who share bedtime reading, I'm constantly looking for books that will delight them both. This book, with its beautiful illustrations and a charming (and goofy in the best way) story, fits the bill. The story is funny, cute, and underscores the message that I'm always trying to give them—that reading is the best! Definitely looking forward to sharing this one with them.
thepolybrary's review against another edition
5.0
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A little girl who loves the woods, books, and animals? Yes please!
This was a super cute story about a little girl who wants nothing so much as to give a bear a hug. She has woodland animals friends that she can play with, but she just REALLY wants to meet that bear! She decides to try to catch one using whatever means she can think of, with little success. Then one day, she leaves her precious book in the forest...
I loved the bright cheerfulness of the illustrations in this book. They really made the woods come alive in the best possible way, and will hopefully encourage more children to think of the woods as happy, welcoming places, not a place to be feared.
Best line: "But she couldn't leave without her book..." And every booklover ever can relate.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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A little girl who loves the woods, books, and animals? Yes please!
This was a super cute story about a little girl who wants nothing so much as to give a bear a hug. She has woodland animals friends that she can play with, but she just REALLY wants to meet that bear! She decides to try to catch one using whatever means she can think of, with little success. Then one day, she leaves her precious book in the forest...
I loved the bright cheerfulness of the illustrations in this book. They really made the woods come alive in the best possible way, and will hopefully encourage more children to think of the woods as happy, welcoming places, not a place to be feared.
Best line: "But she couldn't leave without her book..." And every booklover ever can relate.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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gothai's review against another edition
5.0
Very interesting book. Lovely colourful vivid illustrations. It is about a little girl who wants to meet a bear. What do they share - Love for reading books
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
The pictures are bright and colorful, but the story is rather blah, and odd.
First of all, you don't want to leave food out for animals, especially not for bears, as they will tear car doors off to get it. Second bears are not toys.
But, let us accept that all the animals talk, and are friendly, and I shouldn't read to much into this.
I think what the author is trying to say is that the little girl is looking for a friend to read books with. And I suppose this is a way to tell the story of finding a reading buddy, but it doesn't work for me.
I look at the little girl going to the bears house, to read with him, and I don't think, oh, Goldilocks or Oh, Winnine the Pooh, but rather, adult man with child. But, that is the mother in me.
Hard to recommend this, as I didn't especially like the story, or where it went. I find it odd that the child is hiding this friend from her mother. But, as I said, the colors of the illustrations are bright, and cheerful, and perhaps some child will relate to this story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
First of all, you don't want to leave food out for animals, especially not for bears, as they will tear car doors off to get it. Second bears are not toys.
But, let us accept that all the animals talk, and are friendly, and I shouldn't read to much into this.
I think what the author is trying to say is that the little girl is looking for a friend to read books with. And I suppose this is a way to tell the story of finding a reading buddy, but it doesn't work for me.
I look at the little girl going to the bears house, to read with him, and I don't think, oh, Goldilocks or Oh, Winnine the Pooh, but rather, adult man with child. But, that is the mother in me.
Hard to recommend this, as I didn't especially like the story, or where it went. I find it odd that the child is hiding this friend from her mother. But, as I said, the colors of the illustrations are bright, and cheerful, and perhaps some child will relate to this story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
etienne02's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5. Funny cute story about friendship between a girl and a bear. Story of friendship bound b the love of reading, so book lover may enjoy! Nothing extraordinary but a good one!
gemmaflanagan's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really loved this book for so many reasons.
The pictures are lovely and a really memorable thing for me is the smiley faces, all through the faces are happy, this gives a really happy jolly vibe from the start.
Reading this book was like a happy adventure!
The text was really descriptive and the language used perfect for children.
Farting contest!!!! this had me in stitches
"Sorry, Frieda, i can't fart right now. i'm looking for someone!"
This is a wonderful book that is great to read to kids of a wide age range.
Definately one i will be buying and enjoying reading over and over.
If i could give more than 5 stars i would!
I really loved this book for so many reasons.
The pictures are lovely and a really memorable thing for me is the smiley faces, all through the faces are happy, this gives a really happy jolly vibe from the start.
Reading this book was like a happy adventure!
The text was really descriptive and the language used perfect for children.
Farting contest!!!! this had me in stitches
"Sorry, Frieda, i can't fart right now. i'm looking for someone!"
This is a wonderful book that is great to read to kids of a wide age range.
Definately one i will be buying and enjoying reading over and over.
If i could give more than 5 stars i would!
adrianab's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful story about making new friends and read lovely stories together. I loved the pictures along with the story.
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