Berenstain, Mike. The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Love Bug,
PICTURE BOOK. Harper Festival, 2014. $6.99. Content: G.
Sister bear is busy
getting her Valentine’s Day cards ready for her class party, when she hears
that news that her cousin is about to get married and she’d like Sister to be
her flower girl. Sister drops everything and becomes very preoccupied with the
wedding. Mama becomes concerned when Sister forgets all about her party at
school and only seems interested in topics that have a more adult focus
(gossiping about who is dating who, invitations, flowers, wedding cakes and
gifts). Mama speaks with Sister about her gossiping and Sister immediately
begins finishing her cards for the party. The school party comes and Sister has
such a wonderful time that she almost forgets about the wedding.
I love the
Berenstain Bears. I think they always have such a good way of approaching some
of life’s more difficult situations. But, I was really bored by this book. I
thought the topic was a little unnecessary for a children’s book and somewhat
stereotyped how every little girl might feel about being in a wedding. The book
comes with a poster, Valentine cards, and stickers, which is pretty fun. All in
all, not something you absolutely will miss if you don’t add it to your
Berenstain Bears collection.
Pre-K, EL (K-3)- OPTIONAL. Reviewed by: Shay,
School Librarian
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