FICTION

Bear's House of Books

by Poppy BISHOP
illus. by Alison Edgson. 32p. Tiger Tales. Mar. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100389.
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PreS-Gr 1—Fox, Hedgehog, Rabbit, and Mouse have one well-read storybook; they love it, but it's worn and sticky with jam. When they realize that they cannot dig up books like they can potatoes and that books don't fall from the sky like shooting stars, the animals pack some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and stumble into the perfect spot for reading; the problem is that it's Bear's house. Bear has a lot of books that the four friends want to read, but Bear does not want sticky paw prints all over his belongings. "WHO'S BEEN READING MY BOOKS?!" he growls like one of the three bears from "Goldilocks." However, this book-loving bear is empathetic when he hears that the friends have only one volume to share, so he opens up the forest's first library—but with some strict rules.
VERDICT With its blend of bibliophilia and etiquette, this story about the value of books will be enjoyed by preschoolers. A perfect read-aloud for introducing the library and its services.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta. , Apr 01, 2017

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