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A hungry bear’s big appetite leads to a lesson about sharing in this silly story perfect for fans of Mo Willems’ Pigeon books

Bear is hungry. So hungry that when he spies a squirrel's berry snack, he can't help taking the whole berry bush. Then, when he wanders past a busy beehive, Bear knows he's hit the jackpot. But someone is on to him—the moon! Or so Bear thinks. Before he knows it, Bear is on the run with his stolen snacks, causing a whole lot of trouble for the other animals in the forest.

With big laughs, silly surprises, and a read-aloud-ready refrain, this picture book is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems.

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ISBN-13:	9780399187070
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	04/19/2016
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	55 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Darren Farrell is the author-illustrator of Thank You, Octopus, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, was an NPR Great Reads List Staff Pick, and was a Huffington Post Best Picture Books of 2014 honorable mention. Darren lives, for the time being, with his family in Seoul, South Korea, where he always makes sure there are no monsters under his son's bed.

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01/25/2016
Readers who enjoyed the gentle absurdity of Farrell’s Thank You, Octopus should be equally charmed by this story of a bear who believes that the moon is after his stash of snacks. Early scenes find the bear snagging everything edible in sight. “Ohh la-la!” he remarks as he grabs a berry bush away from a squirrel, going on to steal a beehive, a fish off an angler’s line, and marshmallows (they appear to be Stay Puft) from a camping cooler. Delight turns to fear as the bear realizes that he can’t shake the creamy full moon hanging in the sky. The story’s trajectory recalls that of Mac Barnett’s and Patrick McDonnell’s The Skunk, right down to the silent pursuer, noir-ish mood (“Who sent you, Moon? Was it Turtle?” the bear shouts while tearing across a meadow), and turnabout ending that has the bear missing the moon after it ducks behind a cloud. Full of quirky details that reward close study, Farrell’s story has personality to spare, culminating in a midnight dance party—his break-dancing foxes are particularly delightful. Ages 3–5. Agent: Heather Alexander, Pippin Properties. (Apr.)

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*"Whether as an offbeat bedtime story or simply an entertaining tale about a goofy bear, there’s great imagination-seizing potential here." —BCCB, starred review

“When the moon seems to follow you, it can be a perfect introduction to the new wonders of the universe. Or it can be, as in this larky book from Farrell, a great opportunity to goof on someone’s naïveté.” — The New York Times Book Review

"Farrell's warm, modern illustrations, absurd chase scenes and mischievous characters, guarantee rowdy fun every time you turn the pages." —The Boston Globe

"Generosity wins out over greed in this goofy moonlit morality tale." —The Wall Street Journal

"Great fun from start to finish." — Chicago Tribune

"Full of quirky details that reward close study, Farrell’s story has personality to spare." —Publishers Weekly

"Not only will Bear make readers laugh out loud, but he illustrates how sharing can build a community. Bear's hilarious adventure begs for multiple readings." —Kirkus Reviews

"Farrell (Thank You, Octopus, 2014) builds thesituational comedy well, ensuring laughs at Bear’s over-the-top responses to the moon." —Booklist

"The great expressions and action sequences are perfect. And while Bear is the star of the show, eagle-eyed readers will see some hilarious background scenes...An amusing read about taking and giving back that is sure to give kids the giggles." —School Library Journal

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04/01/2016
PreS-Gr 1—A hungry bear wanders through the forest collecting food for a feast with no regard for who it may belong to or who may have been eating it. With arms full of ill-gotten goods, he notices the moon following him. Bear tries to make his escape all the while protesting his innocence and demanding the moon stop following him. His escape involves all manner of stolen conveyances—bicycle, motor boat, hand glider, forest ranger truck, and a failed attempt at misdirection (look, Bigfoot!). He succeeds all too well when the moon is obscured by a cloud, and Bear is suddenly in the dark—a place he doesn't like at all. He begs for the moon to return and promises to be nice. Bathed again in moonlight, Bear makes good on his promise. He shares his hoarded food in an impromptu moonlit feast with all those from whom it was purloined. Farrell's illustrations, pencil with digital finger painting, are integral to the text and feature circle-eyed woodland creatures, humans, and, of course, the moon. The great expressions and action sequences are perfect. And while Bear is the star of the show, eagle-eyed readers will see some hilarious background scenes of thieving foxes and beavers, not to mention a Bigfoot cameo or two. VERDICT An amusing read about taking and giving back that is sure to give kids the giggles and have them taking a second look at the moon.—Catherine Callegari, formerly at Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH

School Library Journal

2016-02-02
Bear happily gathers mouthwatering foods from a park's visitors until he realizes the moon wants his feast. To sooth his growling belly, Bear dances around a forested park in search of a meal. He's thrilled by the berries, honey, and fish that he forages, but Bear is most elated by the marshmallows and sausage he frees from ice chests belonging to the humans. Round and full, Moon brightens the night sky during Bear's spree—clearly Moon has an eye on Bear's goodies. Protective of his feast, Bear runs and hides from Moon. When he finally escapes Moon's bright light, Bear has a change of heart and shares his picnic with those around him, a multiethnic and multispecies gathering. Farrell evokes the emotional valleys of a chase scene when Bear's hungry excitement evolves into anxiety as he tries to avoid Moon's gaze. Farrell's conservative use of color in his pencil-and-digital artwork allows Bear's brown fur and comical actions to pop in each scene. Each page deserves careful study so as not to miss the wacky reactions from animals and humans alike; as the only text is Bear's increasingly paranoid exclamations, there is much to interpret. Young readers who grasp the concept that the moon does not actually follow them will be entertained by Bear's antics. Not only will Bear make readers laugh out loud, but he illustrates how sharing can build a community. Bear's hilarious adventure begs for multiple readings. (Picture book. 3-6)

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