I Lost My Bear

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Text and pictures work together perfectly.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that comic-style pictures and uproarious text keep kids interested.

What's the story?

Oh, no! A little girl's favorite stuffed toy is GONE! Her parents won't help, but her sister thinks she should throw another toy and see if it finds the first one. But which to pick? And how to avoid hurting any of the toys' feelings? The always hilarious Feiffer captures the inner workings of a preschooler's mind with impressive perception.

 


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Is it possible for a few words and squiggles to convey both humor and emotion? Jules Feiffer's seamless blend of scribbled text and cartoon art captures every nuance of the young heroine's feelings. The reader stays in complete sympathy with the little girl even when she's pouting. Adults can expect their kids to squeal with delight at the girl's all-too-recognizable antics.

Rarely do text and pictures work together this perfectly. But in the hands of a master the tiniest curlicue carries a tremendous freight of character, hilarity, and poignancy. It's a good thing this book is so much fun for adults, because their children will want to hear it again and again. And while kids point and laugh at the little girl's ever-changing expressions and the havoc she makes of the house, parents and grandparents will smile in recognition of Feiffer's wise insights into young children.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the girl's search. Have you ever lost -- and eventually found -- a treasured toy? Where did you find it?


This review was written by Matt Berman

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This review was written by Matt Berman
Author:Jules Feiffer
Illustrator:Jules Feiffer
Book type:Fiction
Genre:Family Life
Publisher:William Morrow
Publication date:January 1, 1998
Number of pages:37
Hardcover price:$16.00
Publisher's recommended age(s):4 - 7

This review was written by Matt Berman
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
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