The Pear In The Pear Tree

by Pamela Allen

When John and Jane went out walking what did they see? They saw a pear in the pear tree. This humorous rhyming story tells of their attempts to reach the pear.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Friendship

30 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Pamela Kay Allen MNZM AM, born in 1934 in Devonport, New Zealand, is a celebrated children's author and illustrator.
Since the release of her first book, Mr. Archimedes' Bath, in 1980, she has written and illustrated over 50 picture books, selling over five million copies. Renowned for works like Who Sank the Boat?.
Allen has received numerous accolades, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award and the Margaret Mahy Medal. Her books have been adapted for the stage and are beloved worldwide. Now residing in Auckland, she remains an icon in children's literature.

Reviews

[Tatum Damman · Rating 4 out of 5]

My little boy loved this book, he was engaged in the pictures and often giggled as I read to him. Wonderful rhyming throughout the book.

[Shane · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very fun story with engaging illustrations and noises to keep children entertained.

[Sue Winson · Rating 4 out of 5]

22-month old little-AJ loves pear. So he can probably understand the desperation of John and Jane wanting to pluck the very juicy pear from the tree, although I think he felt a bit confused on the part when the bird being catapulted into the pond. I love how Pamela Allen always tries to insert some little knowledge for the young ones, be it fun facts about animals, or some scientific theories. This time, we learned about the physics of catapult.

The storyline is very simple. John and Jane saw a juicy pear on tree. Their ladder plan did not working. (Spoiler ahead) They finally got their pear unexpectedly when a big bird landed on the branch, but what came next was really cute. I love the ending when John and Jane shared the pear one bite each (for that was fair!)

This is a very enjoyable read.

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[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My almost 3 yo loves this

[Fatima Seraj Alam · Rating 4 out of 5]

John and Jane go through some hilarious struggles to get a juicy pear, inconveniencing a poor swan.

[CATastrophe]

This is a story I read as a kid. I don’t know how to rate it, since I haven’t read it since.

[Oznasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful and fun book with an amazing plot.

[Renata · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trying to get my yearly goal by adding little kid books