First, I am having a hard time believing there wasn’t already a Christmas Bear and Mouse book, but apparently I would be mistaken in thinking so. Other Bonny Becker books include favorite like:
A Visitor for Bear
A Birthday for Bear
A Bedtime for Bear
The Sniffles for Bear
A Library Book for Bear
I think Bonny Becker sums this book up pretty well in her About the Author page on the jacket flap, “Bear is such a grouch about everything, with Mouse always the generous one. But Christmas is the time for Bear to show his generous heart.” Kady MacDonald Denton’s illustrations are gorgeous and soft. The title page spread feels like serene, untouched snow. Perhaps my favorite line in this book, “Pickles and Poems!” bellowed Bear. “That is the Christmas Spirit!” and the illustration on this page seems to show the tree itself quaking in fear. And the final illustration shows the sheer joy of a sled ride. Such an emotional roller coaster for bear both in words and pictures. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the ride of A Christmas for Bear.
Title: A Christmas for Bear
Author: Bonny Becker
Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton
Published 2017 by Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4923-4
This book was sent by the publisher for review purposes.
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