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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Goose and Bear


Cover art for OH! WHAT A SURPRISE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Suzanne Bloom, illustrated by Suzanne Bloom

"This one has "read it again" potential, and Fox has the makings of a star. (Picture book. 2-6)"
In the fourth entry in the charming Goose and Bear series, the polar bear and gawky white goose are again joined by their irrepressible little friend, a fox with the personality of a bright 2-year-old. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT ABOUT BEAR?
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 15, 2010
by Suzanne Bloom, illustrated by Suzanne Bloom

"Another splendid outing, indeed. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A small red fox joins playmates Goose and Polar Bear, introduced in A Splendid Friend, Indeed (2005)—setting up a "three's a crowd" conflict that even the still-diapered set will quickly recognize. Read full book review >
Cover art for A SPLENDID FRIEND, INDEED
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2005
by Suzanne Bloom, illustrated by Suzanne Bloom

"Bear's ursine fuzziness against a background of deep blues and Goose's small awkward, overeager self make an adorable contrast. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A more perfect union between giggle-inducing but reassuring images and a text of very few words is hard to conjure. Read full book review >