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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
a winner
By Elizabeth Rose Augustine
I was eagerly waiting for this book's release since I fell in love with Erin's Stead's last illustrating project And Then It's Spring. Here the husband/wife duo shine as they did in Amos McGee. I am so eager to see them produce more work! This title is printed on nice, thick paper that just feels GOOD in your hands. It's one of those small details that really make a big difference because it makes you realize that you are holding a gem... something to savor slowly and deliberately with a child.One thing to note: I read this book in early September. It really would be better (in this part of the country anyway) to save this for an early November reading. The sun is still shining bright around here and there's only a hint of crispy air in the morning. This book evokes late fall feelings... the preparations for winter and such.There is no overarching moral message here or intricate details of adventure (much like the Spring book)... just a lovely, simple seasonal read that you'll want to experience curled up on the couch with a child and a quilt: books that invite moments like those need to be on everyone's bookshelf.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful.Beautiful story, gorgeous artwork. An instant classic!
By Jeremy Schneider
The Steads have hit another home run with their follow-up to A Sick Day for Amos McGee! Bear Has a Story to Tell is a beautiful story that follows Bear as he tries to tell one last story before his long winter sleep. Bear's gentleness and patience is magnificently illustrated through Erin Stead's unique and subtle style. The pictures will make you want to pull Bear right off the page and give him a big hug!It is a fantastic book for children of any age and sure to be a classic!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Friendship and Patience
By Nancy
This simple story has a big message about friendship and patience.It is almost winter and Bear has a story to share with his friends before his big yawns put him to sleep for a very long time. As he approaches Mouse to ask if he would like to hear a story, Mouse is distracted with his need to find seeds to get him through the winter, so being a good friend, Bear helps him to gather what he will need, but when the time comes for the story, Mouse is already burrowing in until spring.The story is not much different with his friends Duck who is getting ready to fly south. Bear is a good friend, he help Duck to take flight for warmer parts.Oh, there is Frog, surely he would like to hear a story, but alas, Frog needs to find a warm place to sleep. Bear cannot let frog down so he sets off to make the perfect bed for his friend.As the first snowflakes begin to fall, Bear too must find a place to burrow in for the long winter months. As the season passes and the snow melts Bear can tell his story, but first Bear must make sure his friends are ok.As story time rolls around, all his friends wait for the tale that Bear has longed to tell - if only he could remember it.A sweet story about sharing and caring and what it means to be a friend.
