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Thank You Bear

by Greg Foley

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ISBN13: 9780670061655
ISBN10: 0670061654
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Publisher Comments:

Early one morning, a little bear found a little box.

He looked inside. Then he exclaimed,

“Why, it’s the greatest thing ever! Mouse will love this.”

Bear’s friends aren’t so sure of his newfound treasure, however. “That’s not so great,” says Monkey. “I’ve seen those before,” says Owl. And by the time Bear finds Mouse, his own doubts have grown. But Mouse has the last say when he looks inside the little box. “It is the greatest thing ever,” he tells his friend. “Thank you, Bear.”

Part mystery, part fable, this deceptively simple story of true friendship is perfect for the very youngest reader. It is sure to tug at your heart.

Good Luck Bear is the 2008 winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.

Review:

"Foley, making his children's book debut, is an award-winning graphic designer and the creative director for the hipster-fashionista bibles Visionaire, V and VMan. His simple story concerns 'a little bear [who] found a little box.' The cub thinks it is 'the greatest thing ever!' But on his way to presenting the box to his friend Mouse, the furry hero meets up with naysayers whose discouragement ranges from 'I've seen those before' (an owl) to 'You're holding it the wrong way' (a fox). But Mouse looks at the box 'this way and that,' and agrees with his pal's original rave, to the letter. Mouse gratefully makes the box his new home (hence, the title). Foley combines an energetic ink line with pleasingly off-register washes of muted color, giving his pages a handsome, retro look. He strips down the story and the illustrations to their essence, allowing toddlers to place themselves in the cub's position, and rejoice when his best friend appreciates his gift — a box just right for Mouse to make his own. Ages 3-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Part mystery, part fable, this deceptively simple story of true friendship and a little box that becomes the greatest gift ever is ideal for the very youngest of readers. Full color.
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About the Author

Greg Foley is the creative director at Visionaire and V magazine. He lives in New York City.
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Alex Holman, May 31, 2009 (view all comments by Alex Holman)
This book is simple but well executed. Our young son (almost two) loves to have this story read to him. The illustrations are very nice, not overly-crowded and frenetic. The message is beautiful.
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Olivia, January 13, 2009 (view all comments by Olivia)
In our multi-billion dollar bailout-laden times, I like to turn back to dear Bear and his box. Most of us remember the Bears in our lives--or the times when we were a Bear for someone else--and at that moment nothing seems more wonderful and amazing than a small empty box. And that truly is "the greatest thing ever." So, indeed, thank you Bear. And thank you Greg Foley.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780670061655
Author:
Foley, Greg
Publisher:
Viking Juvenile
Subject:
Animals - General
Subject:
Animals - Bears
Subject:
Social Issues - Friendship
Subject:
Gifts
Subject:
Bears
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction-Friendship
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20070315
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from P up to AND UP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
9.22x9.40x.43 in. .82 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
03-08
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Foley, making his children's book debut, is an award-winning graphic designer and the creative director for the hipster-fashionista bibles Visionaire, V and VMan. His simple story concerns 'a little bear [who] found a little box.' The cub thinks it is 'the greatest thing ever!' But on his way to presenting the box to his friend Mouse, the furry hero meets up with naysayers whose discouragement ranges from 'I've seen those before' (an owl) to 'You're holding it the wrong way' (a fox). But Mouse looks at the box 'this way and that,' and agrees with his pal's original rave, to the letter. Mouse gratefully makes the box his new home (hence, the title). Foley combines an energetic ink line with pleasingly off-register washes of muted color, giving his pages a handsome, retro look. He strips down the story and the illustrations to their essence, allowing toddlers to place themselves in the cub's position, and rejoice when his best friend appreciates his gift — a box just right for Mouse to make his own. Ages 3-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , Part mystery, part fable, this deceptively simple story of true friendship and a little box that becomes the greatest gift ever is ideal for the very youngest of readers. Full color.
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