Tot to Tot: Ellie and A Birthday for Bear

I love this book, so I wasn't surprised to hear Ellie, from our readertotz Street Team, liked it, too! Bonny Becker's work is always top notch and touches the heart. Listen in to Ellie...

 

Title: A Birthday for Bear

Author: Bonny Becker

Summary:

“Bear, who doesn’t like birthdays at all, has a mouse friend who tries to fool
Bear into liking birthdays. Then at the end, mouse makes Bear like birthdays.”

What I liked about the book:

“When Mouse popped out of the birthday cake.”

What will my brother and sister like?

“They would like when Mouse pops out of the cake, too!”

A Birthday for Bear
by Bonny Becker
illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
Sparks, Candlewick Press, 2013

More, More, More: The Sniffles for Bear

For everyone hit by a winter cold, Joan and I recommend Bonny Becker's The Sniffles for Bear. With Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations, this book is quintessential Candlewick. (That is a huge compliment.) You will love the light watercolors!

Because Bear is sick, cheerful Mouse comes over to nurse him to health. Yet, how can one really be comforted when so, so sick? Certainly a will should be drafted before it's too late. Bonny's comedic timing is perfect, enhanced further by Kady's hilarious illustrations. A double spread is needed as Mouse pulls Bear up the stairs to bed.

Thankfully, with a friend's ministrations, one bounces back quickly, although maybe sharing the germs along the way. Reach for this fun work when the cold bug hits your house. You'll have a smile on your face before you know it!


The Sniffles for Bear
by Bonny Becker
illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
Candlewick Press, 2011