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Bear’s solitary existence is disrupted by a visitor for bear.
*A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Candlewick, 2012. 56 pages.
- Reading Level: Picture books, ages 0-4
- Recommended For: Ages 0-8
Bear does not like visitors. He does not want visitors. He even has a sign: “No visitors allowed.” Despite all this, a small grey mouse arrives one day, determined to visit bear.
Despite bear’s brusque dismissal, the mouse continues to appear, popping out as bear prepares tea for himself and trying to visit. Bear is at his wits end, but finally . . . . well, you will have to read the charming conclusion for yourself.
*indicates a Redeemed Reader starred review, an outstanding example in its field.
Considerations: none
Bottom Line: A Visitor for Bear is a delightful picture book with laugh-out-loud moments, enhanced by sweetly expressive watercolor illustrations.
Recommended Reading at Redeemed Reader
- Book Reviews: We love the Bear and Mouse books; check out A Library Book for Bear (also starred) and A Christmas for Bear.
- Book Reviews: More picture book fun with bears: Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing; Crinkle, Crackle, Crack, It’s Spring; Finding Spring; Tea Party Rules; Mom, There’s a Bear at the Door; and Brother Hugo and the Bear.
- Resource: For more fun with mice, check out “Our Favorite Mice” booklist.
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