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The Hide-And-Scare Bear by Ivan Bates

sandylovesbooks's review

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5.0

This is one of the best books for children I've read lately. Bear is kind of mean. Jumping out and scaring the other animals. Finally, the animals get tired of this and a bunny takes on the job of trying to get through to Bear and be nice. So sweet and the whole book is written in rhyme. A great read-aloud book. Kids will love it. The illustrations are full of detail and the animals are so adorable.

libraryjen's review

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3.0

A simple story with fantastic illustrations about learning how to be nice instead of rude. I do worry a bit about the idea of giving hugs to everyone you meet (consent isn't mentioned or even implied at all) but the overall message is kindness. I think you could easily use this in story time and then just mention at the end that it's even more kind to ask someone before you hug them (or something like that). A solid story.

elephant's review

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5.0

I love the illustrations in this rhyming book about a brave rabbit who teaches a scary bear how to be kind to others and use good manners.
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