 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Orange Pear Apple Bear
- By Emily Gravett
- Genre: Picture Book
Common Sense Media says
Friendly, clever play on five simple words.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this simple book contains only five inoffensive words moved around in clever ways.
What's the story?
One bear, three pieces of fruit, and the all-important comma get shuffled about each page to create new meanings.
Is it any good?
It's hard to imagine that a book using only five words -- four of which are in the title -- could be so inviting. But as the author plays with words, phrasing, and illustrations, you'll be drawn in.
Unless eating fruit can be called a plot, you won't find one here. It's the softly brushed watercolor illustrations that really stand out. The bear is suitably comfy and kind; the fruit looks ripe from the fruit bowl at a friendly grocery. Lots of white space adds a soothing quality to the wordplay, making it a good choice for settling-down times.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how these words are the same but somehow change meanings. How do the pictures help show the different meanings? How do the pauses from the storyteller change the meaning? What other books do you like that play with words?
There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title below.
| Author: | Emily Gravett |
| Illustrator: | Emily Gravett |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date: | May 22, 2007 |
| Number of pages: | 32 |
| Hardcover price: | $12.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 1 - 4 |
| Read aloud: | 1 |
| Read alone: | 4 |
Review It
Register now to save reviews and advice articles to your personal lists!
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already read it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
