I Am Bear - Hardcover

Smith, Ben Bailey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763677434 ISBN 13: 9780763677435

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA), 2016

Synopsis

The multitalented Ben Bailey Smith (aka rapper Doc Brown) debuts a rollicking read-aloud about a decidedly mischievous bear.

I am Bear.
And I am bare.
The suit I wear has purple hair.

Bear fills his day with food, funny jokes, tricks on his friends -- and an escape right off the page when they all chase him in pursuit! With jaunty rap-style rhyme, first-time children's author Ben Bailey Smith joins debut illustrator Sav Akyuz for a picture book starring a lovable, slightly naughty bear whose antics will have young children smiling in solidarity.

About this title

Review:

Mixing the melodies of hip-hop with the antics of preadolescence makes this colorful picture book a charming read for young rap fans and beginning readers.
--Kirkus Reviews

An interesting mix of adorable and aggravating, Bear and his high energy will liven things up when read aloud.
--School Library Journal

British actor, rapper, and comic Smith's foray into children's books introduces a large purple bear with a knack for mischief...It's a zippy, over-in-a-minute escapade, but Akyuz's vibrant, painterly images and the sheer force of Bear's personality make a distinct mark.
--Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Ben Bailey Smith is a U.K.-based rapper (known as Doc Brown), an actor on the British edition of Law & Order and the British kids' show 4 O'Clock Club, and a stand-up comedian. Now he adds a new facet to his career: children's-book author. He lives in London.

Sav Akyuz is a first-time children's-book illustrator who has worked as a storyboard artist on TV programs and feature films. He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0763677434
• ISBN 13: 9780763677435
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Akyuz Sav