Early one morning, a little bear found a little box.
He looked inside. Then he exclaimed,
Why, its the greatest thing ever! Mouse will l... read full description
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Oct 16, 2008
Mahrya
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Foley, Greg. "Thank you Bear," Viking, 2007, unnumbered pages. Beginning reader.
Description: Bear has something in a box that he wants to give to Mouse. Other animals are not impressed. Later we find out that the box is empty, and Mouse thinks it's perfect for crawling up inside.
Review: This picture book/easy reader uses large text, a simple, yet expressive story line and animal characters to teach reading skills to first and second graders. The text itself i More...
Description: Bear has something in a box that he wants to give to Mouse. Other animals are not impressed. Later we find out that the box is empty, and Mouse thinks it's perfect for crawling up inside.
Review: This picture book/easy reader uses large text, a simple, yet expressive story line and animal characters to teach reading skills to first and second graders. The text itself i More...
Oct 07, 2011
Kjrstin
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Bear is more than pleased to find a small, empty, brown box. Bear raises his arms in triumph at his find and calls the box "the greatest thing ever!" Believing that it would make an excellent gift for his friend, bear decides to take the box to Mouse. Along the way, he meets Monkey, Owl, Fox, Elephant, Squirrel, and Rabbit, but no one really appreciates his find.
Bear begins to doubt his the value of the box By the time mouse comes around Bear doesn't like th More...
Bear is more than pleased to find a small, empty, brown box. Bear raises his arms in triumph at his find and calls the box "the greatest thing ever!" Believing that it would make an excellent gift for his friend, bear decides to take the box to Mouse. Along the way, he meets Monkey, Owl, Fox, Elephant, Squirrel, and Rabbit, but no one really appreciates his find.
Bear begins to doubt his the value of the box By the time mouse comes around Bear doesn't like th More...
Jun 11, 2011
Lisa
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I recently read Don't Worry Bear and saw that this book was the first published bear book, and I definitely wanted to read it; I’m so glad I did, and I’ll probably read any other “Bear” books by this author-illustrator.
This is a gentle and sweet story with very young child friendly illustrations. I loved it. The pictures are so simple and so good; they perfectly fit the story.
Bear is wonderful, as is mouse. This is a lovely friendship story and also a terrific story about More...
This is a gentle and sweet story with very young child friendly illustrations. I loved it. The pictures are so simple and so good; they perfectly fit the story.
Bear is wonderful, as is mouse. This is a lovely friendship story and also a terrific story about More...
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Jun 25, 2011
Ann
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Everything from the simple and sweet story to the simple and sweet illustrations captivated me from the beginning and warmed my heart! I love words and illustrations that can use so little and yet convey so much!
Bear wants to give Mouse an empty box, (he thinks it will be the perfect present for Mouse. So happy to have found such a wonderful gift, Bear shares his idea with other animals, but they don't seem to think it's such a great gift. And, after a while, Bear begins to wonder if More...
Bear wants to give Mouse an empty box, (he thinks it will be the perfect present for Mouse. So happy to have found such a wonderful gift, Bear shares his idea with other animals, but they don't seem to think it's such a great gift. And, after a while, Bear begins to wonder if More...
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Mar 29, 2010
Heidi
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3/18/10 As cute as the concept is for this book, it's a hard one to read to get the children involved. I suppose I could have had them guess the animals on each page, but I had done that with the previous book and I think they would have tired of it. The simplicity of the pictures caught their attention, though.
3/25/10 Again, the pictures caught the attention of the downtown groups, but the story itself was kind of "eh." I did start having the kids point out things like the More...
3/25/10 Again, the pictures caught the attention of the downtown groups, but the story itself was kind of "eh." I did start having the kids point out things like the More...
Jan 28, 2011
Misty
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Bear finds something he thinks is wonderful, until he faces the criticism of others, then he is not so sure. All is well when his good friend mouse thinks it is absolutely perfect. This was simple and repetitive enough that my 2 year old enjoyed it and yet my 4 year old could relate to the themes as well. I read it as many times as possible before we had to return it to the library as I know I will refer back to the story when my son faces discouragement.
Jan 24, 2010
8feetahead
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Bear finds something he thinks is wonderful, until he faces the criticism of others, then he is not so sure. All is well when his good friend mouse thinks it is absolutely perfect. This was simple and repetitive enough that my 2 year old enjoyed it and yet my 4 year old could relate to the themes as well. I read it as many times as possible before we had to return it to the library as I know I will refer back to the story when my son faces discouragement.
May 12, 2011
NancyJo
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Did you ever think something was so great, just to have people rain all over your parade? Well, bear has found something he really wants to share, but everyone is rather negative toward something he thinks is truly special. Bear just has to find the right someone to share his special item with!
A great book and a great read aloud for the PreK group. Especially with my kids with disabilities!
A great book and a great read aloud for the PreK group. Especially with my kids with disabilities!
Jun 15, 2011
Laura
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Awww, what a sweet and fun story. Bear finds a box and decides to give it to Mouse. Along the way, all of his friends make disparaging remarks about the box. It turns out the Mouse is delighted with the gift. A great book for the pre-reading set to show how to be sensitive and the power of a simple thank you.
Jun 01, 2009
Tiffany
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Read this to Bella at the bookstore today and it's now on my buy list. Bear finds a box that he decides would be the perfect gift for his friend, Mouse. All the other animals criticize it and make bear doubt himself, but as soon as Mouse sees it, he agrees that it's perfect. I bet lots of kids can relate.
Jul 31, 2011
aobibliophile™
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Bear finds a box and thinks it's the greatest thing he ever found but the other animals think otherwise except for his friend Mouse.
Greg E. Foley sure knows how to capture the reader's imagination and curiosity with another simple tale of friendship and giving.
Greg E. Foley sure knows how to capture the reader's imagination and curiosity with another simple tale of friendship and giving.
Apr 17, 2011
Guadalupe
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I enjoyed reading this story as it kept me engaged to see what was inside bear's little box. I think children would also be engaged. Hence, this provides a great opportunity for students to make wonderful predictions. It also teaches children to be appreciative.
Apr 18, 2011
Betty
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This is a cute story to teach students that we need to be thankful for all kind even though it is a small think. Even though the little box did not helpful for other animals, it provided a house to a mouse.
Jul 31, 2011
I need this book and the other two by this author for preschool classes in the library. Cute, short, easy words, easy pictures, simple concepts.
Feb 11, 2009
Katie
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This is cute, with a sweet ending. For some reason, none of Foley's other "Bear" books are doing it for me the way that _Don't Worry Bear_ did...
Apr 02, 2008
Erica
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Thank You Bear is a simple story about the value of everyday things. Bear finds an empty box and thinks that Mouse would really like it. On the way to find Mouse, Bear meets Elephant, Fox, Owl and many other characters who say that the box is nothing special. Bear begins to doubt whether the box is so great after all. Then Mouse finds him and declares, "This is the best thing ever! Thank you, Bear. ''
The illustrations are simple and beautiful The colorful characters have evocativel More...
The illustrations are simple and beautiful The colorful characters have evocativel More...
Mar 05, 2010
Ava
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different things appeal to differnt people ... what's not appreciated by some are appreciated by others ...
Jul 22, 2011
Lauren
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Love this book and so does my 2 year old. Adults and children alike will enjoy this sweet story.
Jan 10, 2011
Kelly
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I like the different responses by each animal, and the last two pages will melt your heart.
Apr 22, 2008
babyhippoface
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Remember when you were little and you'd find something you thought was really, really neat-o, but when you showed it to other people, they weren't impressed? That's what Bear is going through in this completely adorable picture book. No one Bear meets on his way to show Mouse the little box he's found seems to think his treasure is worthy of noticing, even though he thinks "it's the greatest thing ever!" Oh, but Mouse recognizes its value, and that's what counts to Bear. A picture book
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Jan 12, 2012
It's been too long since I've read it so I won't rate it but kudos to the creators of it.
Jun 18, 2010
Chelsea
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"Sometimes finding a friend who sees things as you do is the greatest gift of all."
Jan 17, 2008
Bethany
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A very sweet book! Bear's generosity is not appreciated by the other animals - but that is because they each have a unique perspective of the box Bear wants to give to Mouse.
The pages with text are color coordinated to match the corresponding animal that bear is talking with, which was such a subtle relationship that I didn't even notice it on my first few readings.
A wonderful book for demonstrating sharing, generostiy and to a certain degree diversity (in the sense tha More...
The pages with text are color coordinated to match the corresponding animal that bear is talking with, which was such a subtle relationship that I didn't even notice it on my first few readings.
A wonderful book for demonstrating sharing, generostiy and to a certain degree diversity (in the sense tha More...
Mar 01, 2008
Brooke
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Simple text -- perfect for lap reading or group storytime -- that adroitly captures the way young kids' interests are sometimes marginalized by adults ("'You're not holding it the right way,' said Fox," "'I'm too busy to look right now,' said Rabbit.") but which are ultimately validated by someone person whose opinion matters. Bonus: toddlers LUUURVE naming the animals out loud, and cheering for Bear at the end. "It's the greatest thing ever!"
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Nov 19, 2007
April
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Greg Foley's simple drawing make this book a fun and enjoyable lesson for even the youngest kids. One day Bear find a box and immediately thinks of his friend Mouse. As he walks along he meets other animals that cause him to doubt the value of his treasure. Just when Bear begins to doubt himself he gets just the reassurance he needs. I am planning to read this one in storytime!
