Wednesday, August 30, 2017

This Bear's Birthday by Alyssa Capucilli - ESSENTIAL

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin This Bear's Birthday, illustrated by Lorna Hussey. PICTURE BOOK. Henry Holt and Company, 2017. $16.99. 

It is Bear's birthday and he is excited to be getting older, bigger and more able to do things on his own. As he and his parents throw a birthday party, Bear keeps trying to do things on his own--get dressed, make the picnic lunch, etc. Each time he needs a little bit of help and then he can do it "on his own!" Bear learns that as he is growing older, there are still things he will need help with but there will also be things he can do on his own! 

Perhaps it was the autumnal motif (of which I am a huge fan), but I really enjoyed this book from the first read. The illustrations are wonderful--very sweet and full of color--and the text is simple and the perfect length for a read-aloud. The story about growing up is perfectly suited for kids who are anxious to grow up and be more independent. It will also be a big winner for those looking for a simple birthday book.

Pre-K, EL (K-3)—ESSENTIAL

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