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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story. Written and illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison. Dial, Penguin Random House. 2019. $23.99 ages 3 and up

"What would you do if 
A 
Bear
Came to the 
Door?"

Here's another amazing seasonal book I had not seen until recently. I do not want to miss telling you about it. It's an ingenious alphabet book. From the get-go, young readers will know something exciting is going on here. After all, Big Bear has awakened early, is hungry, and on the move! 

A cozy cottage is enticing and seemingly perfect for Bear's inspection. What is that smell? The young girl who opens the door to a very hungry intruder is surprised to say the least. After he has consumed everything in sight, she is quick to point him to the door. From cottage to town, with a number of stops along the way, the bear follows our unconcerned heroine from place to place. She manages to exert control over his antics, and prepares pancakes when they get back home. It is not the bear's home and the girl knows that. With evident uncertainty and a degree of sadness she leads the bear back to his den for a longer winter snooze. 

The artwork is so special - a kooky bear, a caring young lady, and page after page of hilarious action will have readers hooting with appreciation. 
                                                                         

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