A Fall Day for Bear (Bear and Mouse) by Bonny Becker, Kady MacDonald Denton ISBN: 1536229490
Genres: Animals, Emotions & Feelings
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Bear and mouse are back and headed out to enjoy a picnic on a nice fall day. The only problem? Mouse (who is usually quite upbeat) is really sad about the changing seasons, and about the leaves, birds, and flowers leaving. Concerned for Mouse, Bear steps out of his typical curmudgeonly role, doing everything he can think of to cheer up his friend. The pair get wet from the rain, and find some laughs slipping and sliding through mud puddles. Wonderfully messy, the friends head home for warm baths, and tea, pickles, and cookies by the fire. The watercolor illustrations are warm and soft, like a beautiful fall day. This story would be a good tool to explore feelings of sadness, expressing feelings, empathy, and friendship. Recommended for ages 4 to 7 (Pre-K to 1st grade).
Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell