Make more s'mores

Cathy Ballou Mealey

Book - 2023

When Grizzly Bear shows up at his campfire unexpectedly, Roscoe the raccoon graciously offers him a s'more, and when additional hungry guests arrive, he happily makes s'more after s'more.

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Subjects
Genres
Animal fiction
Stories in rhyme
Picture books
Published
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press [2023]
Language
English
Main Author
Cathy Ballou Mealey (author)
Other Authors
Ariel Landy (illustrator)
Physical Description
pages cm
Audience
Ages 4-8.
ISBN
9781534111769
Contents unavailable.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

A story of sharing and kindness--and s'mores! The marshmallow has been "slowly turned and gently roasted" over glowing campfire coals. The graham crackers and the chocolate squares are ready. Roscoe the raccoon assembles his first s'more, but when Grizzly Bear arrives and asks, "Is that for me?" of course Roscoe shares and begins to roast two more marshmallows, one for his s'more and one for Grizzly's second. When two black bear cubs beg for a snack, Grizzly Bear agrees to wait for a second s'more. The cubs lick the plate clean, and Roscoe, who still hasn't had one bite, patiently and politely begins to roast more marshmallows. Unfortunately, his stick snaps, sending the marshmallows into the fire. When the cubs search for a new stick, they also find their mother, who wants to join the party. Grizzly groans, but Roscoe puts everyone to work, and they create and share "toasty, / creamy, / sweet and gooey, / Crispy, / crunchy, / slightly chewy" s'mores. At the end of the night, the grateful guests tuck Roscoe in and leave him a thank-you note. Enhancing the rhymed text, lively illustrations feature expressive faces and highlight Roscoe's gregarious nature, Grizzly's grumbling, and the cubs' awkward enthusiasm. (This book was reviewed digitally.) One of the few things better than a gooey s'more--a warm, fuzzy friendship tale (about s'mores). (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.