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A review by _luckycats_
A Kiss for Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik
5.0
Little Bear’s circular story begins in the illustrations on the title page, drawing a Wild Things-styled picture that his friend Hen takes to Little Bear’s grandmother. In return laughing Grandmother asks Hen to take a kiss back to Little Bear and the fun really begins. How the kiss is relayed from Hen to a series of unlikely and amusing animals is pure delight! In the end, two skunks get caught up in a kiss exchange until the exasperated Hen gets the kiss back for final delivery to Little Bear and a marriage for the happy skunk couple.
The first Little Bear book was published in 1957 and marks the beginning of the popular I Can Read series of books from HarperCollins Publishers. The straightforward text, large typeface and plot-oriented illustrations all aid the beginning reader. Caldecott award-winner Sendak’s illustrations focus on the interactions between the animals and personify their actions and expressions that capture the warmth and amusement throughout the story. A Kiss For Little Bear is an ALA Notable Children’s Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book that will successfully engage children in their early independent reading.
The first Little Bear book was published in 1957 and marks the beginning of the popular I Can Read series of books from HarperCollins Publishers. The straightforward text, large typeface and plot-oriented illustrations all aid the beginning reader. Caldecott award-winner Sendak’s illustrations focus on the interactions between the animals and personify their actions and expressions that capture the warmth and amusement throughout the story. A Kiss For Little Bear is an ALA Notable Children’s Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book that will successfully engage children in their early independent reading.