Clark, Mary Bear’s
Don’t Read Kane Miller (EDC) , 2015. $12.99 PICTURE BOOK
George the bear discovers that he doesn’t find the forest
as fun as the other bears do. He doesn’t know quite what it will take to make
him happy, until one day he discovers a book. When the other bears tell him
that Bears Don’t Read, this bear is determined to make his dream come true. George
knows that he must go to the city of humans,
will people believe that Bear’s Don’t Read also?
This is a large picture book that could easily be shared during
a storytime. While it promotes reading, which all librarians love, it also
features a simple message about persistence and following your dreams, which I like. The
artwork is cute but the main character has a dark overlay which I don’t care
for, makes it hard for his personality to shine. Parts of the language didn’t
translate well, and some things may have to be explained –like “George would
not be put off”.
EL(K-3) -ADVISABLE Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School
Librarian & Author.
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