Bear and Bunny

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 1, 2015

Review

Bear and Bunny met each other in Bear in Love. Now they are back in a charming story that will make a wonderful read aloud for young children. They wander through the woods collecting pinecones, picking flowers, singing little ditties, and searching for a pet. They do not even notice that they are different animals. As they look around, they wonder if a pinecone and a caterpillar would make good pets. They finally spy a small frog in a tree and decide that this "kitty" would make a good pet. The frog croaks that he loves them, one of their requirements for a pet. While the text has a quiet, gentle feel, the illustrations really captivate the reader/listener. The forest is almost in silhouette on some pages, making the two characters really stand out. Their friendship can truly be felt. Facial expressions are great. Children will love Bear and Bunny!

Overall Book Score: very good