Big Bear Ball

by Joanne Ryder

As evening arrives and the event of the year begins, all the animals of the forest, from the alligators to the moles, are soon on their feet--dancing the night away. 25,000 first printing.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Joanna Ryder is an award-winning author whose books offer a unique blend of poetry and science. Her innovative Just for a Day series invites children into the world of wild animals, ranging from a sea otter to Tyrannosaurus rex. Ms. Ryder says, "Children know that my books often ask them to imagine being a different creature. So they always ask me which animal I would choose to be. I'd be a flying one, I tell them. Or if I could, I'd wish for wings. And I've discovered children would love wings, too. But which ones to choose? I wrote Rainbow Wings to help us decide." Ms. Ryder lives in Pacific Grove, California.

-taken from www.balkinbuddies.com

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun story about a group of bears dancing together througout the night until the break of dawn. The narrative rhymes in a sing-song way and the illustrations are bright and colorful. It's a fun book to read aloud.

We've borrowed this book a couple of times from the library.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Colorful illustrations and nice sing-songy text. Not my favorite, but passable for a bear themed preschool story time.

[The Campbell Family · Rating 3 out of 5]

A silly, fun book with colorful illustrations. A little dated, but the kids still enjoyed.

[Library Lady Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good pair with Dinosaurumpus and Dancing Feet.

[sublimosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not a bear, but I sure would like to join the fun!

[Kaitlyn]

The "Big Bear Ball" comes from the sky every full moon. The bears dance the night away with other animals! This book is super cute. I love the detailed artwork and all of the colors! I would read this book to a kindergarten or 1st grade class.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bright pictures and short lively rhymes will make this a good candidate for Saturday Morning Fever storytime.

[Kari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Steven Kellogg can do no wrong in my book.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

This just wasn't my kind of book. It's cute and fun and I just wasn't that excited by it. Good author and illustrator, but not my favorite book.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

August 2012. Beautiful illustrations. There's so much to point out in the pictures! Would love this for our collection.

[Shaley Dunn · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bear ball is happening. Bears are coming from everywhere to attend. The pictures in this book are very bright and would attract the attention of children.

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bears from all over come to enjoy the Big Bear Ball.