Grizzly Dad
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Unique father-son adventure is bear-y fun for read alouds.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Grizzly Dad was written by Patricia Tauzer
Parents need to know that this is a playful book in which the grumpy dad actually turns into a grizzly bear, and back, which may confuse the youngest kids. Also, in the end, both the father and son, who have been very messy, have pigs' tails.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether a human dad could really turn into a grizzly bear, or a pig for that matter. Why did that happen in this book? What was the dad like when he woke up? Why did he turn into a grizzly? Can you imagine that happening to you? How would you act? What was the best part of their day together? What kinds of things do you like doing with your dad? Why did they have pig tails as they went off to clean the house?
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Book Summary
Is It Any Good?
Kids and dads will have fun with this book, GRUMPING when the grouchy dad wakes, GROWLING with the grizzly-dad, and acting out just how AWFUL bad table manners can be. It's all that sort of Dad-and-kid play that includes tumbling around and trying to wrestle each other off the bed. But there are also moments of sweetness when the boy teaches the dad to skateboard and the grizzly bear-dad teaches the boy to climb a tree and scratch his back. Then, as they both walk away, holding a broom and pail, and each other's hand, the reader knows that cleaning up is going to be just one more bonding moment of fun.
The text, which is simple and playful, is dotted with possible loud and growly sound effects that make this a perfect read-aloud book. And the softly-toned illustrations add a tender quality that is chock full of loving bear hugs, just right for Dad.
Publisher’s Details
Number of pages: 32, Price: $16.99 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 4, Read Alone: 6

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