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Bear Says Thanks (Bear)
by
Karma Wilson (Goodreads Author),
Jane Chapman
What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
Karma Wilson’s playful text...more
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Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 4th 2012
by Margaret K. McElderry Books
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I loved the book Bear says thanks, it is about bear and how lonely he is in his cave all by himself on thanksgiving, he isnt with any friends or family and has NO FOOD! Eventually each animal starts bringing bear a different type of food to eat and share. Bear feels horrible because he has nothing to give in return, but they all tell him not to worry and that its a time to be thankful. In the end bear is thankful for all the friends he has in his life that brought him thanksgiving dinner. I woul...more
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What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks; a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young reade...more
What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks; a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young reade...more
This is my favorite book in Karma Wilson's Bear series. The language and the illustrations are outstanding in all the books, but this one has my favorite theme. There are a lot of great vocab words and concepts to be gleaned from this one. Concepts to discuss with toddlers include sharing, gatherings of friends and families, and inadequacy. Vocabulary words include "bare", "lair", "fret", "quilt", and "moan" plus the different animals and different foods discussed in the book. Sometimes I make a...more
This book is great. I read it to my toddlers at preschool and even they got into the movements that the book brings on. I see this book fitting ages anywhere from about 3-6 so it would even work in a school setting in kindergarten. Bear is bored in his cave and invites everyone over but he doesnt have anything in his cupboards. However, as his friends stop by they all bring different things and they all arrive a different way which is the part that you can incorporate movement while reading to t...more
Written in rhyming prose, Bear Says Thanks is a delightful read out loud book for the holiday season. Bear is worried that he has nothing to share with his friends, but then he learns that being a friend is about just being yourself and giving whatever you have to offer.
I am a big fan of Karma Wilson's writing. Her prose and rhyming are flawless, making the book fun and easy to read. Jane Chapman's illustrations are warm and charming. She creates a beautiful atmosphere that makes me want to turn...more
I am a big fan of Karma Wilson's writing. Her prose and rhyming are flawless, making the book fun and easy to read. Jane Chapman's illustrations are warm and charming. She creates a beautiful atmosphere that makes me want to turn...more
Bear wants to host a party, but his cupboards are empty. His friends unexpectedly arrive bearing dishes of food to share. Bear offers his thanks, but he is sad to have nothing to give to his visitors. His friends share their thanks, not for his empty cupboards, but for his marvelous stories he shares with everyone.
Bear Says Thanks is the newest book in the bear series. Wilson's books are so gentle and sweet that any reader will enjoy them. It is also easy to share ASL signs for bear and thank yo...more
Bear Says Thanks is the newest book in the bear series. Wilson's books are so gentle and sweet that any reader will enjoy them. It is also easy to share ASL signs for bear and thank yo...more
In this book “Bear Says Thanks,” Bear wants to have a feast and all of his friends bring food. But Bear is sad because he does not have anything to bring to the feast. His friends tell him not to worry, he can tell his great stories. This book is an easy read for kids in grades kindergarten through second and is written in short rhyming stanzas. With very appealing illustrations by Jane Chapman, this story gently teaches kids about saying “thanks” and would be very appropriate to read at the beg...more
The Bear series by Karma Wilson continues to impress with its latest entry. There are only a few children’s picture book series that have maintained the quality of both writing and illustration as this series has. In this latest tale, Bear has an idea to create a big feast and invite his friends over to share. The only problem is that Bear has nothing in his cupboard at all. Mouse shows up with a pie to share, and Bear says “Thanks!” Bear continues to fret that he has nothing to share when Hare...more
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Bear is back and this time he is lonely and decides he wants to have a feast with his friends. However, his cupboards are bare. His friends come to visit and bring him treats. He soon discovers that he has his own unique offering to bring to the feast. He learns that there are many things to be thankful for. The illustrations are wonderful and really bring to life the animals and their time with Bear.
I would recommend for pre-school to grade 1. A delightful read for Thanksgiving.
I would recommend for pre-school to grade 1. A delightful read for Thanksgiving.
Bear says...THANKS!
Yeah, not gonna lie: my heart hurt a little when a bored Bear decided to throw a feast for his friends only to discover his cupboard was bare. Ah, kid.
Only real issue: if--spoiler alert!--Bear's gift to the crowd was a story, why didn't we see him tell one?
You can read Bear books to younger kids (I do right down through preschool), but right around 1st they'll get way more of the plot/vocab.
Yeah, not gonna lie: my heart hurt a little when a bored Bear decided to throw a feast for his friends only to discover his cupboard was bare. Ah, kid.
Only real issue: if--spoiler alert!--Bear's gift to the crowd was a story, why didn't we see him tell one?
You can read Bear books to younger kids (I do right down through preschool), but right around 1st they'll get way more of the plot/vocab.
Fall is the perfect time for thankfulness. Even animals, such as bears, want to express their thanks. It is the perfect time for friends to show their appreciation, even when Bear's cupboards are bare.
Pam S. / Marathon County Public Library
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Bear decides to have a feast that he is going to invite all his friends to. However, he realizes that he doesn't have any food to offer them, but his friends are eager to help him out because they still enjoy hearing the great stories that he has to offer. Have students write about what they would share with Bear and his friends in order to make their feast even better.
Sometimes, I feel in the minority among my librarian friends, but I just can't get enough Bear. His stories are simple and sweet and after telling them in storytime I most always get a collective "Ahhhh..." from the group. This would eb the perfect book to read around Thanksgiving, especially since it makes no mention of the holiday so it's extremely inclusive.
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A great book anytime, but especially around Thanksgiving. Bear's friends all contribute to a huge feast and Bear is feeling distressed that he has nothing in his cupboards to add. His friends assure him that his presence is enough and in the end, they all say "Thanks!"
Charming. And I do love the illustrations in the Bear books.
Charming. And I do love the illustrations in the Bear books.
So, I read this book at the library and at the end of it I had like 8-10 kids listening to me. So I read 2 more of Karma Wilson's books and some grandma asked if I do that every Tuesday... No, but maybe I could.
Ok Karma Wilson has a great and fun cadence In her books, I want her to write my eulogy or something. I mean what I'm saying is that there aren't many kid authors out there that are writing such fun books that are this enjoyable to read out loud. Thanks Karma!
Ok Karma Wilson has a great and fun cadence In her books, I want her to write my eulogy or something. I mean what I'm saying is that there aren't many kid authors out there that are writing such fun books that are this enjoyable to read out loud. Thanks Karma!
I love this author/illustrator team and all these Bear books. My daughter (2 years old) wants to hear this one again and again, and I'm glad as she needs to learn sharing and saying thanks. I also like this to teach around Thanksgiving--it's a change in the usual Pilgrims/Native Americans, etc.
I love Karma Wilson's bear books. The rhyme scheme is great, and the cast of characters is adorable (I especially loved the little owl in this one. Jane Chapman knows how to illustrate cute critters!) This story shows a good message about sharing and friendship--and gratitude.
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Because this is a Christmas gift for The Cutest Niece In All The Land (she's into bears, apparently), and because Matt and I routinely read every book we gift before wrapping them, what?
[Three stars for cheerful illustrations and chosen family of the forest variety.]
[Three stars for cheerful illustrations and chosen family of the forest variety.]
Another sweet story in the Bear Series by Karma Wilson. Bear's friends all come on Thanksgiving Day with something to share. Bear feels badly because his own cupboards are bare. He is reminded how he is very thankful to have such wonderful friends.
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and the story is very cute with themes of sharing and friendship. Good for Thanksgiving. My storytime was a no-show so did not get to test the interest of the little ones in this story.
Another great story from Wilson and Chapman about Bear, his friends and this time about the importance of sharing and saying thank you. I enjoy the story but I think Chapman's illustrations are once again my favorite part of the book.
Very sweet and simple story. Great illustrtions. My son just loves the book, "Thanks" to the pictures. He just loves the different animals and wants to "read" the other books.
Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.
A great book to read when all of our Thanksgiving are gone!
A great book to read when all of our Thanksgiving are gone!
Finally a good Thanksgiving story. The same formula as the other Wilson/Chapman titles. It is a formula that seems to work for most kids. Will work well for story time I think.
Excellent book as usual from Wilson. This is a great reminder to be thanksful for what we have and could be used for Thanksgiving though it is not holiday specific.
I think I have always enjoyed the Karma Wilson books more than my son and I loved this one too. Bear and his friends take time to be thankful. It's a sweet story.
I do love this series and this one is about saying thanks, which is appropriate for the fall season. Bear's friend's are each bringing him gifts of food, but what can he contribute to their dinner when his cupboard is bare? I especially love the expressions on the friend's faces as they are all huggng on bear.
Another cute installment in the Bear series - will need to remember this one at Thanksgiving time. Pair it with "Bear Has a Story to Tell".
MAMIE likes this book!
This is a new one for me - we picked it up with the grandkids during our downtown Hillsboro outing a couple of weeks ago.
This is a new one for me - we picked it up with the grandkids during our downtown Hillsboro outing a couple of weeks ago.
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Karma Wilson grew up an only child of a single mother in the wilds of North Idaho. Way back then (just past the stone age and somewhat before the era of computers) there was no cable TV and if there had been Karma could not have recieved it. TV reception was limited to 3 channels, of which one came in with some clarity. Karma did the only sensible thing a lonely little girl could do…she read or pl...more
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