The Little Bear Book - Softcover

Anthony Browne

3.48

252 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406341630 ISBN 13: 9781406341638

Publisher: Walker Books, 2013

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An animal adventure for the little white bear and his magic pencil.

As bear strolls through the forest when he meets a lonely gorilla, a noisy crocodile, a lion and even an elephant. They all look like they need something, so bear steps in to save the day using his magic red and yellow pencil to draw just what they were looking for. Originally published in 1988 this early work by a picture book master is available again for a brand-new audience.

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Review:

Browne makes the surreal accessible and appealing for children. His gorgeously detailed illustrations pace the story perfectly, alternating busy, wide forest shots with close-ups of Bear against a white background working his magic. ... Preschoolers will identify with the pragmatic bear and wish for a magic pencil of their own.
--The Horn Book

Bear's slightly surreal journey is perfectly paced and just right for the most imaginative tots. As Bear continues, he meets Crocodile, Lion, and Elephant before coming to a wall, which he neatly takes care of, too, by drawing a bear-sized hole and stepping through. Although the book closes with Bear saying bye-bye, children will happily imagine further adventures.
--Booklist Online

The text is simple and unadorned, some pages wordless, leaving plenty of space for visual exuberance and wit. Browne's illustrative art is as richly colored as a Turkish carpet, and each image is surrounded by more white space -- suggesting that imagination and art need room to grow.
--The Boston Globe

Book Description:

An animal adventure for the little white bear and his magic pencil.

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