Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Bush's lively illustrations of the childhood rhyme show the back story-"Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground" shows the stuffed toy falling out of a boy's backpack. As the child and his mother continue their way home, Teddy is picked up by a dog and then by a seagull that eventually takes him home. As the verses end, Teddy has climbed into the house and is turning out the boy's bedside light. The last page shows the motions that go with the verses. The pictures are of average quality but fun, and Teddy is adorable despite the average quality of the art. This book will liven up a toddler storyhour.-Bina Williams, Bridgeport Public Library, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In this version of the traditional rhyme, a bear falls out of his owner's backpack and is transported home by a dog and a bird. While there are many versions of ""Teddy Bear,"" parts of the text seem engineered to suit the plot. The watercolor illustrations are rendered in a variety of intriguing perspectives, but the characters' expressions are amateurish. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Using only his vibrant illustrations, Bush creatively transforms the familiar rhyme about an active bear's day into a full-out adventure. While the words of this classic childhood chant remain the same, Bush's pictures tell an engrossing tale of an ingenuous bear who tumbles out of his owner's backpack. With the assistance of furry and feathered friends alike, the lost bear makes it safely home before the little boy's return. This new interpretation puts a unique spin on the tried-and-true verses; e.g., for "jump up high," the intrepid bear is carried away by a friendly gull. The toddler-friendly pictures are just right for a younger audience. Bush's full-color watercolor illustrations saturate the pages in a medley of vivid hues, perfectly designed to capture a reader's attention. The final page includes a detailing of the traditional movements that accompany each action described in the verses. Bush's refreshing take on this classic rhyme only enhances its timeless endurance and is a wonderful way to introduce a true favorite to the next generation of little bears. (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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