Bear's winter party

Deborah Hodge

eBook - 2016

Bear loves his forest home, but sometimes he gets lonely. It's hard being the biggest animal around. As the days grow shorter and autumn turns to winter, Bear springs into action and comes up with a festive plan to make friends with all the other forest creatures. Bear makes invitations for all the other forest animals, inviting them to a winter party in his den. He decorates his home and lights a roaring fire, and bakes delicious treats for the creatures he hopes will soon become his friends. But as the night grows dark, Bear worries that his forest neighbors may be too frightened to come. Just when he is about to give up hope, Bear spots Deer peeking out from behind a tree...Written by award-winning author Deborah Hodge, Bear's ...Winter Party is brought to life with exuberant illustrations by Lisa Cinar. Together they have created a story that is at once timeless, tender, and true. Includes a recipe for Bear's own Honey Ginger Cookies.

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Published
[United States] : Groundwood Books Ltd 2016.
Language
English
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Deborah Hodge (author)
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hoopla digital (-)
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1 online resource
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN
9781554988549
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).
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Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 2-Bear lives a happy life in the woods, picking berries and fishing in the stream, but he's lonely. The other forest animals are scared of him. "He's so big!" they say to one another. "His teeth are sharp!" As winter approaches, Bear decides to invite the forest creatures to a party. They tentatively approach his den, where Bear welcomes them with treats and tea. As they become more comfortable, they sing and dance together, and they all leave with a hug, telling Bear, "You are a good friend." Bear begins his winter hibernation knowing he'll have friends to be with when he wakes up. The stylized watercolor and pencil illustrations are beautiful and fill the pages with color, patterns, and a sense of movement. The animals are unique-looking and expressive, and their placement enhances the atmosphere of each scene. VERDICT The story is a tad wordy, with action and emotion spelled out explicitly, yet this is a worthwhile seasonal selection with an emphasis on friendship.-Marian McLeod, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Bear is lonely; the other forest animals are all afraid of him. Then Bear invites the others to a pre-hibernation party, which, though initially awkward, becomes quite convivial, with singing, dancing, and good food. The story is amiable if predictable, and the illustrations attract attention with their loose, spontaneous style and unusual use of color. A recipe for Bear's honey-ginger cookies is appended. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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