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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2012 | Fiction
K-Gr 2–Before hunking down to hibernate, Bear wants to share a story with his friends, but Mouse, Duck, Frog, and Mole are too busy with their own winter preparations to listen. Months later, Bear wakes up and is eager to reunite with his pals and finally tell his tale. He “clear[s] his throat”, “puff[s] out his chest”, and then, much to his chagrin, forgets what he wants...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2012
What good is a story without listeners? Bear wants to share one before he hibernates, but his friends are too busy preparing for winter -- Mouse collecting seeds, Duck heading south, while Mole is already asleep. So, gentle and uncomplaining, Bear helps them as he can, then sleeps too. Come spring he tries again, warming up his audience with thoughtful gifts like an acorn f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More