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Grows on you, just like Mouse Mar 01, 2010
I was initially cool to this book. I do not condone overt rudeness, at least not in children's books. This book was a gift from the grandparents, so I was somewhat forced to give it a chance, and I am glad I did.
While Bear is unquestionably impolite at the outset, we ultimately realize his gruff demeanor is but a defense mechanism. Perhaps he has been hurt by a friend in the past? Whatever the reason, we see that he has put up walls (literally!) not to mention a great big sign, in an effort to keep himself alone, and--at least from his perspective--safe.
Bear successfully earns our favor as he warms to the task. (The hilarious turning point is no doubt when he performs an unsolicited headstand!) The real prize goes to Mouse, who tolerates four progressively stronger rebuffs in his attempt to spend some quality time with Bear.
In the end, the book really does teach good manners, as well as the life experience that sometimes the best friends take some work.
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a book you can enjoy with your kid Jan 24, 2010
I got this book for my son when he was 3 and a half, and it was an instant hit with him. Now, half a year later, it is still one of his favourites.
The story has a warm message; the illustratons are pretty and sometimes laughing-out-loud funny (those facial expressions!); the text is not hard to understand yet it definitely added new terms to his vocabulary ("vamoose", "begone", or his favourite: "for good measure"). The pictures and the interesting word choices also make this book enjoyable for parents - something that can be quite important when you have to read a book for the nth time for your child.
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A terrific book for parents and kids Dec 01, 2009
This is the first review I have written, but I feel that I must share what a terrific book this is. My mom (a retired librarian) gave this book as a gift for our 2 1/2 year old daughter and we both fell in love with it. The story is so sweet and full of humor. The pictures are hilarious. And the mouse! We love that mouse who is small, gray and bright-eyed! I have bought this book as a gift for other children and I bought it for my daughter's pre-school. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!
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Gentle Eloquence Sep 19, 2009
Bear does not have friends, "and Bear was quite sure he didn't like" them. In fact, he even keeps a sign hung on his front door; "NO Visitors Allowed." Gently tiptoeing, the text and illustrations of A VISITOR FOR BEAR softly tell a tale of harsh fear. Reject before rejected, and one's self surely becomes the worst - and perhaps only real - enemy.
However, someone wants to be Bear's friend anyway: "small and gray and bright-eyed." As this descriptive phrase repeats throughout the story, it simultaneously communicates the dependable truth. Although often difficult to see, friendship is stronger than self-contrived illusions. Its promise awaits those who open the door.
My daughter loves it Sep 07, 2009
I bought this for my 2 years old daughter. She loves it. This is one of the best books I have bought for her.
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