BEARS

Written by Lynda Anne Ball and illustrated by Larry Johnson, Kwanzaa Teddy The Curious Bear is part of "The Adventures of KT" series created by Felicia Nelson and Ken Watts for young readers. Using a simply story of a family of teddy bears, this is an welcome and highly recommended introduction for children to the traditions and symbols that are a part of the Kwanzaa holiday celebration and include the "Seven Principles" of Kwanzaa: Unity (Umoja); Self-Determination (Kujichagulia); Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima); Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa); Purpose (Nia); Creativity (Kuumba); and Faith (Imani).

Lizard's Song is the story of a lizard who teaches his friend Bear his favorite song ("Zoli, zoli, zoli...Rock is my Home"), only to discover that Bear keeps on forgetting it. Ultimately , Lizard realizes that the problem lies in the song, which is about Lizard's home. When he makes the song about Bear's home(..Cave is my home")Bear never forgets the song again. Share this story with anyone, but especially share it with homesick preschoolesrs, and remember to ask them at the end what they live in, and make a song for each of them never to forget.

This is the finest book I have read on the lifestyle of the Lakota (Sioux),people not only before European contact, but also how they dealt with their transformation into "civilized" members of the dominate society. It was originally written in 1933. Luther Standing Bear took his name after entering Carlisle Indian School. How sad that the newcomers to North America didn't take the time to learn the culture of the original inhabitants of this land. We would all be better off today if they had. This book gives much insight into why. Even at this late date, there is a lot that can be learned from "Native Wisdom." I highly suggest that anyone interested, read this book. It will touch your heart!

I have come in search of The Last Bit Bear because of my college experience. I have found that since I have been in college very few people have been strong enough to be an individual. The Last Bit Bear is the story of a bear who is the last of his kind, an individual by default. It is a story of how he searches for other Bit bears but in the end finds that he is the last bit bear; he finds his Self. This book will encourage children to be individuals and go in search of their Self, adults as well. I love all children's books but this one in particular because of the powerful message it sends in the classic form of a fable. I applaude the author.

Learn Bearmaking walks every aspiring bearmaker through a clear step-by-step process of bringing their own creation to life. Judi Maddigan did an outstanding job making sure all her bases were covered. The reader will discover not only pattern pieces and sewing directions, but also numerous tips and pictures, illustrating how to make their bear turn out well. I highly recomend this book. If you can use scissors and a sewing machine, Judi's book will successfuly teach you how to make your own bear. I believe you will find that bearmaking is a lot like parenting. You can put everything you know (or don't know) into this little critter (including your heart) and still come up with something entirely unexpected.

This is really a beautiful book-- perfect for kids and adults, with great illustrations. It's just right for learning to read. ..

I checked this book out from the library for my daughter and it was amazing! She was so captivated by this book. It is so well written, and brings back memories of the dear Ling Ling Panda at our National Zoo! You must read this book!

This book is a welcome addition to my library of emergent reading books. The repetitive text and natural sentence structure allow emergent readers to quickly follow the text and "read the book" independently with minimal skill. The storyline is believable and the apprehension about trying new foods is a common "affliction" of many preschool and early elementary children. This book is an excellent addition to a reading specialist's book shelf for tangled and struggling readers.

My mom and dad would read this book to me when I was about two years old and I would be asleep when they finished. It's a book about a little bear that doesn't wan't to go to sleep. He keeps on making excuses about not going to bed! And finally he gets to sleep.

Beautiful story about a little bear and his fear of the dark. Daddy Bear tries everything to help him out only to discover the little bear is really afraid of the "BIG DARK" outside. At which point the Daddy comforts little bear by showing him the beautiful full moon against the evening sky. I highly recommend purchasing the anthology with all 4 stories. Illustrations are works of art!