Maybe a Bear Ate It! (StoryPlay)

by Robie H. Harris, Michael Emberley (Illustrator)

Overview

StoryPlay (TM) Books -- the best new way to engage with your little one during story time -- continues with four new stories!

StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strength and more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together! Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. Maybe a Bear Ate It! -- a clever story about a missing book -- focuses on problem solving.Are you ready to start reading the StoryPlay way? Ready. Set. Smart!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338151381
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	05/30/2017
Series:	StoryPlay
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	58 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 18 Years

About the Author

Robie H. Harris is an award-winning author of over thirty books for everyone from toddlers to older kids, including MAYBE A BEAR ATE IT!, MAIL HARRY TO THE MOON!, WHO HAS WHAT?, DON'T FORGET TO COME BACK!, and GOODBYE MOUSIE. She lives in New York City. Visit her online at www.robieharris.com.
Emberley attended the Rhode Island School of Design.

Editorial Reviews

A wide-eyed critter of indeterminate species, surrounded by an elaborate bedtime ensemble of stuffed animals, is cuddled up with his favorite book. But in the middle of a big yawn, he inadvertently and unknowingly kicks the book under his bed. Readers will easily spot it (the bright red volume juts out from one of the bed's front legs), but the critter would much rather give in to wild speculation than actually hunt for it. "Maybe a BEAR ate it!" he shrieks, and Emberley (paired with Harris for It's So Amazing!) imagines a scowling hulking ursine beast attacking the volume with a fork. Or maybe a shark consumed it; but at least all the sea creatures in its stomach can enjoy circle time. This is really more of a skit than a story, but it has a sound and effective unspoken message about not jumping to conclusions and taking responsibility for one's belongings. Besides, Harris and Emberley are clearly having so much fun that their enjoyment is infectious. Ages 3-5. (Jan.)

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Publishers Weekly

PreS
A small creature (cat?) in pajamas (with a nightcap over each pointed ear) cozies down in bed with his stuffed animals-a bear, rhino, elephant, shark, and-most important of all-his favorite book. When he snoozes a little, he wakes to find it has disappeared. After imagining different horrifying scenarios, which involve his plush animals turned real ("Maybe a BEAR ate it!"; "Maybe a STEGOSAURUS stomped on it!"), he starts to search and finally finds the book under his bed. "You know what? I LOVE my book!" he says, snuggling down among his toys to read. The minimal text is perfectly matched with wonderfully expressive cartoon illustrations that mirror the youngster's emotions as he conjures up each possible disaster. Exactly right for preschool storytime or toddler bedtime, this story will tickle the funny bones of both readers and their audiences.
—Judith ConstantinidesCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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