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BRAVE BEAR

PLB 0-8027-8705-3 Brave Bear (24 pp.; $14.95; PLB $14.89; Aug.; 0-8027-8704-5; PLB 0-8027-8705-3): Persistence pays off in this captivating story of a small bear who comes the rescue of a bird fallen from its nest. Despite his uncertainty about being able to reach the top of the tree (“It’s so tall”), the bear presses on, fueled by an ongoing, I-think-I-can pep talk to himself (that may make preschoolers feel bold, for he realistically expresses a few doubts), and by the encouragement of his tiny new friend. Minimal text allows the illustrations to take center stage, for the real beauty of the book is in the wonderful perspectives that offer readers a “bear’s-eye view” of the obstacle he successfully tackles. (Picture book. 2-5)

Pub Date: Aug. 1, 1999

ISBN: 0-8027-8704-5

Page Count: 24

Publisher: Walker

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 1999

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I WENT TO THE BAY

An airy, light look at one boy’s day at the bay. Camera in tow, a young naturalist sets out in search of frogs. While there are frogs a-plenty hiding under the dock, behind rocks, and perched on the rim of his hat, his eyes are opened to polliwogs, blue herons, crayfish, hummingbirds, loons and turtles. Rhyming couplets accompany each “snapshot” of nature, forming a short, caption-like storyline for this trip around the bay. At the end of his journey, he wonders if the creatures will say, “I saw a human being today.” Pencil crayon illustrations are pale but peaceful, adding to the meditative, meandering mode. The frogs in every spread will gratify find-and-point toddlers and other young listeners. (Picture book. 2-4)

Pub Date: March 1, 1999

ISBN: 1-55074-498-4

Page Count: 24

Publisher: Kids Can

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1999

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TREE FROGS

animals. An early start for the very young naturalist.

Bright color photographs in double-paged spreads depict tiny, hopping, emerald-colored tree-frogs, which decorate

woodlands around the world. In this simple board book, luscious green frogs with pumpkin-like eyes hop, glide, and ribbett in the trees. There's even a photo of a sleeping frog lying in the cradle of a leaf. On the back of the book five different tree frogs are shown and identified, proving these attractive amphibians really can be found around the world, not just in bins of plastic

animals. An early start for the very young naturalist. (Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club selection) (Board book. 2-4)

Pub Date: March 1, 2000

ISBN: 0-7922-7127-0

Page Count: 12

Publisher: National Geographic

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 2000

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