Synopses & Reviews
Mommy and Daddy Bear convince three worried cubs that there's plenty of love to go around in this comforting new tale from the incomparable team of Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.So that night the three baby bears asked their Daddy Bear,
"Which one of us do you like the most?
Who is your favorite?
We can't all be the best."
Every night, while tucking in their three cubs, Mommy and Daddy Bear tell them they're the most wonderful baby bears in the whole wide world. But one day the three little bears start to wonder: How do Mommy and Daddy know this is true? And even more worrisome to each sibling: What if my parents like my brother or sister better than me? From the team who brought us the beloved Big and Little Nutbrown Hare comes
a tale that answers a timeless question with the ultimate reassurance — and offers the perfect way for parents to remind their own little cubs how very much each one is loved.
Review
"The emotional pitch is just right."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"The 'Cheer Up, Mouse!' refrain and winsome illustrations carry the day."
and#8212;Horn Book
"Simple and satisfying."
and#8212;Kirkus
"A solid story about friendship that is sure to cheer readers."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Youngsters will enjoy the simple phrases and delightful illustrations . . . Perfect for fans of Dori Chaconas' One Little Mouse."
and#8212;Booklist
"This might be fun to partner with Alborough's Hug and/or Schmid's Hugs from Pearl for a squeeze-filled storytime."
and#8212;Bulletin
Synopsis
Mommy and Daddy Bear convince three worried cubs that there's plenty of love to go around in this comforting new tale from the incomparable team of Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.So that night the three baby bears asked their Daddy Bear,
"Which one of us do you like the most?
Who is your favorite?
We can't all be the best."
Every night, while tucking in their three cubs, Mommy and Daddy Bear tell them they're the most wonderful baby bears in the whole wide world. But one day the three little bears start to wonder: How do Mommy and Daddy know this is true? And even more worrisome to each sibling: What if my parents like my brother or sister better than me? From the team who brought us the beloved Big and Little Nutbrown Hare comes
a tale that answers a timeless question with the ultimate reassurance and offers the perfect way for parents to remind their own little cubs how very much each one is loved.
Synopsis
In this $12.99 picture book, Mouseand#8217;s friends have a brilliantly simple idea on how to cheer him up. Jed Henryand#8217;s sweet illustrations swing readers up and down alongside Mouse, and with his verse, to arrive at the charming conclusion. Perfect for anyone and#8211; young or old and#8211; who needs a pick-me-up, this emotive picture book is sure to warm hearts.
Synopsis
Mouse feels lower than low. His forest friends, including Badger, Hedgehog, Rabbit, and Mole all knock themselves out trying to cheer up the little guy, to no avail. In the end, all Mouse really needs is a hug! Jed Henryand#8217;s wonderful illustrations, in watercolor pastels and colored pencils, beautifully complement the spare text. Readers will love seeing all the exuberant animal antics in trees, ponds, and even underground tunnels as they try to distract their gloomy friend. A charming antidote for the blues.
About the Author
Sam McBratney is the author of the best-selling GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU and many other books for children. Of this book he says, "People often ask authors where their ideas come from, and often authors say they don't know. But I do know about this one. Once upon a time, my wife and I had three small children — two boys and a girl, just like in the story. And when they were young, we used to tell them a story very like YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITES." Sam McBratney lives in Northern Ireland.
Anita Jeram is the award-winning author-illustrator of I LOVE MY LITTLE STORYBOOK. She also illustrated KISS GOOD NIGHT and other books by Amy Hest, GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU by Sam McBratney, and many other picture books. Recently, her son asked her which one of the children in their family was the best — himself, his brother, or his sister. She explained they were all equal in her eyes, and he came back with
another question: "Okay, then, who's the cleanest?" Anita Jeram says, "There's always one in every family." She lives in Northern Ireland.