This Bear's Birthday

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Lorna Hussey (Illustrator)

Overview

It's Bear's birthday, and he's determined to prepare for his party all by himself. Who can get dressed, pick apples, and make peanut butter and honey sandwiches without (much) help from Mama and Papa? This bear can!

Then Bear finds out there are some things that can't be done. But with friends and family by his side, a bear can still save the day!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250173072
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	06/20/2017
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	69 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of Not This Bear and the ever-popular books about Biscuit, as well as Katy Duck, and many other wonderful stories. A former dancer, Ms. Capucilli lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, with her family.

Lorna Hussey is the illustrator of Not This Bear and the creator of Rabbit's Winter Walk and Little Lost Unicorn. She currently lives in Great Britain with her three horses, three dogs, four chickens, one rooster, three children, and one husband.

Alyssa Satin Capucilli was born in Brooklyn, New York. A former dancer and graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, she has written many books for children, including the bestselling Biscuit books. Capucilli lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
Lorna Hussey is the creator of Rabbit's Winter Walk and Little Lost Unicorn. She currently lives in Great Britain with her two horses, three dogs, four chickens, one rooster, three children, and one husband.

Editorial Reviews

"Bear's confident, lovable approach to life will serve little ones well." —Kirkus Reviews

"Simple, warm, and well cadenced." —Booklist

"This title is a celebration of growing independence. The watercolor artwork is soft and comforting like a warm hug. The cheerful, loving parents and the adorable Bear make reading this book a real pleasure. VERDICT Sweet as a piece of birthday cake, this is a terrific addition to the picture booksection of any library." —School Library Journal

Praise for Not This Bear:

“Fans of Capucilli's Biscuit series will find the same sweetness in this read-aloud offering. Hussey's watercolors portray the fuzzy little bears with endearing expressiveness and cozy charm.... The purposeful story is a just-right blend of repetition and gentle humor to comfort reluctant new preschoolers.” —School Library Journal

“Capucilli and Hussey create a comforting atmosphere for Bear to acclimate to, and his approach to his first day may be an asset for readers who also need time to warm up to new experiences.” —Publishers Weekly

“When given the space and time he needs to acclimate, a young bear learns to love all the new things about school.... A reassuring book to share with just about any set-in-his-ways child.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2017-03-29
Reaching an age of some independence and self-sufficiency is the highlight of this little bear's birthday milestone.Now that Bear is old enough, he can prepare for his party, with some minimal help from Mama and Papa, by getting dressed, picking apples, and making peanut-butter-and-honey sandwiches. But when a sudden gust of wind blows the autumn leaves everywhere right in the midst of his celebration, Bear tries to apply his can-do attitude to putting the leaves back on the trees before realizing the impossibility. Instead, Bear and friends rake all the leaves into a giant pile that's perfect for play and jumping. Watercolor-and-graphite illustrations depict Bear, all eager adorableness, so very pleased with his newly acquired abilities. "This bear did it…all by himself!" exclaims a smiling Bear. Capucilli's growing-up theme, familiar with preschoolers, shines through in this latest outing. Kids will easily identify with familiar scenes such as height measurement, the special way to lay out a coat on the floor for easy dressing, and the birthday cake finale. Bear's confident, lovable approach to life will serve little ones well. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews