Louis by Julie Rowan-Zoch, Tom Lichtenheld
ISBN: 1328498069
Genres: Animals, Fantasy, Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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We read lots of stories about teddy bears, but in “Louis” we hear from the bear himself. He thinks his life has been ‘downhill…from day one.”  He describes all the mistreatment and intends to leave…just as soon as…the party and show-and-tell are over, and the light is turned off in his boy’s bedroom. However, when he is scooped up and cuddled, he decides “a bear could do worse.”

Large, simple full-color illustrations show Louis’ disgruntled face amidst the day’s activities.

Use for humor, 1st person, and figurative language for lower-middle elementary, but most of all, read and enjoy it with a preschooler!

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Retired Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town