Short overviews of the books on my FIARowing page
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Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear by N.W. Carlstrom
A great rhyming book encompassing Jesse's day. See the love between Jesse and his parents.
Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack
A boy finds the best present to give his mother by asking Mr. Bear. Lots of action words for the little ones to practice large motor skills.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
A dept. store bear goes on an adventure before going to a good home.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
A great story with lots of action words and catchy repetitive phrases and a surprise at the end - the BEAR!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr/Eric Carle
A catchy repetitive phrase, lots of animals and color recognition practice. Also test your memory by naming all the animals.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear by the same team as above (aren't they great?)
Another in a series with a catchy repetitive phrase, lots of animals and their sounds. Also test your memory by naming all the animals.
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood
A suspensful story about what the little mouse does to keep the strawberry away from the bear.
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
A fun rhyming story about a bear and a boy and berries that can be sung to the tune of Ten Little Indians.
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell
What's dad going to do when his little bear can't fall asleep. The lesson-don't be afraid of the dark.
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Sal and her mom get confused with some bears while picking berries.
Elmer's Friends by David McKee
Meet Elmer, the patchwork elephant's many friends (including the polar bear).
The Mitten by Jan Brett
A little boy really wants white mittens-one gets lost like grandma said and then the fun starts.
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