A thoughtful, beautifully crafted title that honors a literary classic on the eve of its centennial and introduces “the Best Bear in All the World” to a new generation.
A solemn and respectful reminder to younger readers of what was paid and what is owed—with strong emotions and a few well-placed dashes of vinegar to counter any incipient sentimentality.
The personification works to great effect in this addition to the series and libraries should definitely give Venus her well-deserved spot on the shelves. Highly recommended.
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