This is a charming rhyming book that lists lots of different bears in a 'bear parade'. The pictures are wonderfully detailed and engaging and the text is easy to follow. I read this book to my class of 4/5 year olds; they thoroughly enjoyed the book as they loved looking at the different bears, commenting on ones that looked similar to their own bears, or ones that were doing humorous things. The rhyming text makes it easy for younger children to follow, and my class enjoyed the singsong nature of the book. When I asked them what they liked about the story, they mostly named different bears from the pictures - I agree with them, some of these are a real treat for the eyes! This is an easy-going book that would be great as a pre-bedtime read with younger children. -- Lizi Coombs * Reading Zone *
This Bear That Bear, Sian Wheatcroft's first picture book, is a fun filled parade of bears of all shapes, sizes and colours. Big Bear takes Little Bear by the hand and off they go to see who they can see. Look it's... says Big Bear as they spot the parade and identify different bears. ...this bear, that bear, likes to wear a hat bear. As the two bears continue to follow the parade, steadily making their way along to the place where it finishes for the 'grand finale,' there is more and more to see and more for the two bears (and the reader) to look out for in the bright illustrations. Some bears are demonstrating their circus skills - clown bear in a clown car and about to fall down bear trying to walk on stilts, while others are riding on skateboards, dressed as fairies or playing musical instruments. The weather changes and day turns to night before the two bears finally return home and Baby Bear becomes tucked-up-tight-bear. ? Sian Wheatcroft is a self-taught illustrator who has clearly found her own distinctive style. The simple text rolls along nicely as it follows the parade of bears and stands reading again and again. This is a picture book that will appeal to very young children that love teddy bears and who will take time to pick out their favourites. -- Vicky Harvey * Armadillo *
This gorgeous book is a real celebration of bears in all shapes, sizes and styles, all introduced in superbly simple rhyming text that trips off the tongue - it's perfect to read aloud. The lively illustrations are packed with detail to explore and enjoy. I love it! * Parents in touch *
Enjoy a fantastic celebration of bears in all shapes, sizes and styles in a colourful, ingeniously simple and high energy picture book from talented new illustrator Sian Wheatcroft. Wheatcroft's gorgeous gallery of quirky bears, her use of bold colours and a fun, fast-paced rhyming text capture perfectly the breathless excitement of a street parade and the exuberance of the bears as they each display their individuality. Little ones will discover both entertainment and learning as they join in the rhythmic flow of the words and feast their eyes on the banquet of fabulous illustrations. Poetry in motion! * Lancashire Evening Post *
