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Заек и Мечка: Лошият цар е същински кошмар
Има ли цяр срещу лошия цар?
Това се питат обитателите на долината, когато един ден при тях пристига грамаден бял мечок. Тежката му сянка пада не само върху белия сняг, но и върху тяхното ежедневие, което може внезапно да се промени. "Трябват ми роби да ми построят дворец. Присвоявам тази долина в името на Царя", заявява им Белият мечок.
Животните се впускат в търсене на решение как да се спасят от сполетялото ги зло и намират съюзник в лицето на... Вълка. Как да се съюзят със страха си, за да станат по-смели? Владетел жесток или тъжен мечок е застанал насреща им?
Историята в "Заек и Мечка" ще ви провокира, ще ви разсмее с малко сълзи от Совичка и ще ви върне във вихъра на остроумния диалог на поредицата.
"Основната група вероятно би била 7 - 10 г., но ние тествахме при деца от 4 до 40 г. - всички се забавляваха."
Детски книги
Писателят и драматург Джулиан Гоф и носителят на наградата за забавна детска книга "Роалд Дал" Джим Фийлд изненадват с брилянтна забавна серия за Заек и Мечка, които откриват, че винаги е по-добре, когато нещата се споделят с приятел.
Джулиан Гоф е писател, драматург, поет, музикант и сценарист, носител на множество награди. Роден е в Лондон, израснал е в Ирландия, живее в Берлин. Джулиан Гоф е популярен и като автор на финала на "Minecraft" - най-успешната компютърна игра за деца от всички възрасти. Джулиан обича да пие кафе и да краде прасета.
Джим Фийлд е признат илюстратор, дизайнер на персонажи и режисьор на анимации. Израснал е във Фарнбъро, работил е в Лондон, живее в Париж. Първата му книжка с картинки "Привет, Котки!", написана от Питър Бентли, печели Наградата за забавна детска книга "Роалд Дал" на "Booktrust". Най-голяма известност му носят рисунките на жаби върху дънери в популярната история "Ей, Жабо!". Обича да свири на китара и да пие кафе.
Това се питат обитателите на долината, когато един ден при тях пристига грамаден бял мечок. Тежката му сянка пада не само върху белия сняг, но и върху тяхното ежедневие, което може внезапно да се промени. "Трябват ми роби да ми построят дворец. Присвоявам тази долина в името на Царя", заявява им Белият мечок.
Животните се впускат в търсене на решение как да се спасят от сполетялото ги зло и намират съюзник в лицето на... Вълка. Как да се съюзят със страха си, за да станат по-смели? Владетел жесток или тъжен мечок е застанал насреща им?
Историята в "Заек и Мечка" ще ви провокира, ще ви разсмее с малко сълзи от Совичка и ще ви върне във вихъра на остроумния диалог на поредицата.
"Основната група вероятно би била 7 - 10 г., но ние тествахме при деца от 4 до 40 г. - всички се забавляваха."
Детски книги
Писателят и драматург Джулиан Гоф и носителят на наградата за забавна детска книга "Роалд Дал" Джим Фийлд изненадват с брилянтна забавна серия за Заек и Мечка, които откриват, че винаги е по-добре, когато нещата се споделят с приятел.
Джулиан Гоф е писател, драматург, поет, музикант и сценарист, носител на множество награди. Роден е в Лондон, израснал е в Ирландия, живее в Берлин. Джулиан Гоф е популярен и като автор на финала на "Minecraft" - най-успешната компютърна игра за деца от всички възрасти. Джулиан обича да пие кафе и да краде прасета.
Джим Фийлд е признат илюстратор, дизайнер на персонажи и режисьор на анимации. Израснал е във Фарнбъро, работил е в Лондон, живее в Париж. Първата му книжка с картинки "Привет, Котки!", написана от Питър Бентли, печели Наградата за забавна детска книга "Роалд Дал" на "Booktrust". Най-голяма известност му носят рисунките на жаби върху дънери в популярната история "Ей, Жабо!". Обича да свири на китара и да пие кафе.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2021
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About the author
Julian Gough
43 books161 followersJulian Gough is an award winning author of funny stories about serious things. He won the BBC National Short Story Award in 2007 (when it was the biggest prize in the world for a single short story). His “The iHole” was shortlisted for the one-off BBC International Short Story Award in 2012. He has also been shortlisted, twice, for the Everyman Bollinger Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction.
He represented Ireland in Best European Fiction 2010; won a Pushcart Prize in the US in 2011; and represented Britain in Best British Short Stories 2012. London born and Irish raised, he now lives in Berlin.
He is the author of three novels, Juno & Juliet, Jude in Ireland, and Jude in London; two radio plays, The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble, and The Great Squanderland Roof; and a poetry collection, Free Sex Chocolate.
In 2011, he wrote the ending to Time Magazine’s computer game of the year, Minecraft.
As a youth, he wrote and sang on four albums by Toasted Heretic, and had a top ten hit with the single "Galway and Los Angeles”.
He is probably best known for stealing Will Self’s pig.
He represented Ireland in Best European Fiction 2010; won a Pushcart Prize in the US in 2011; and represented Britain in Best British Short Stories 2012. London born and Irish raised, he now lives in Berlin.
He is the author of three novels, Juno & Juliet, Jude in Ireland, and Jude in London; two radio plays, The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble, and The Great Squanderland Roof; and a poetry collection, Free Sex Chocolate.
In 2011, he wrote the ending to Time Magazine’s computer game of the year, Minecraft.
As a youth, he wrote and sang on four albums by Toasted Heretic, and had a top ten hit with the single "Galway and Los Angeles”.
He is probably best known for stealing Will Self’s pig.
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November 12, 2024
Kaip iš šitos serijos - viena geresnių. Bet... šios serijos knygelės niekaip neapseina be kakalų 🫥
February 20, 2026
After reading a pretty intense book (Notes on a Scandal - highly recommended), I felt as though I needed something lighter. Rabbit and Bear were sure to not disappoint. They are quite an odd couple, different in many ways, but that is also what seems to make their friendship work.
This is the fifth book in the series, and although I have loved the ones before this, I think this one has perhaps the most powerful message for children so far.
An icebear has come to their valley, and sadly he isn't very nice. The animals don't know what to do, but there is the suggestion that if they had the help of Wolf, they may have a chance. Only thing is, Rabbit made sure that Wolf wasn't allowed to stay (he has a tendency to try and eat people for breakfast). For once, Bear doesn't know how to help the situation, so Rabbit decides that he has to be the one to try and help put things right.
As with all of the books from this series, there is the usual charm and humour. Jim Field's illustrations are the perfect addition, as always, bringing the characters superbly to life. I really do love their slightly crazy little world, and I don't mind admitting it, even if I am slightly older than their target market.
This is the fifth book in the series, and although I have loved the ones before this, I think this one has perhaps the most powerful message for children so far.
An icebear has come to their valley, and sadly he isn't very nice. The animals don't know what to do, but there is the suggestion that if they had the help of Wolf, they may have a chance. Only thing is, Rabbit made sure that Wolf wasn't allowed to stay (he has a tendency to try and eat people for breakfast). For once, Bear doesn't know how to help the situation, so Rabbit decides that he has to be the one to try and help put things right.
As with all of the books from this series, there is the usual charm and humour. Jim Field's illustrations are the perfect addition, as always, bringing the characters superbly to life. I really do love their slightly crazy little world, and I don't mind admitting it, even if I am slightly older than their target market.
November 13, 2021
Je remercie la maison d'éditions Flammarion jeunesse pour l'envoi de ce livre, dans le cadre de notre partenariat.
Parlons déjà du livre en lui même. Un format presque carré, couverture rigide, la texture est agréable au toucher et les pages sont épaisses, parfaites pour les petites mains. En ouvrant, nous tombons sur une magnifique carte qui indique les lieux de chacun des animaux qui habitent cette forêt. Et ça, c'est génial de faire un pareil effort, une très belle illustration en double page pour des lecteurs qui ne sont pas pris pour des bébés. Il faut savoir également qu'il s'agit de la cinquième aventure de Ourse et lapin, mais en aucun cas il faut les lire dans le bon sens. La preuve, celui-ci est le 5ème tome et il est très facile de comprendre sans avoir besoin d'avoir lu les autres et sans chercher à avoir trop d'informations.
Lapin se réveille en sursaut, la peur d'être mangé par Loup. Son terrier sent comme une drôle d'odeur et pour cause : il est dans la bouche de Loup ! Ce qui était un cauchemar devient une réalité et une course contre la montre afin de rester en vie. Lapin arrive à se faufiler jusqu'à la grotte de Ourse et après quelques "explications", Loup repart penaud loin de cette vallée, au-delà de la forêt lugubre que personne n'aime aller. si Loup était un danger pour Lapin, il s'avère qu'un autre plus gros danger pour tous les habitants de la montagne arrive : Grand blanc, qui compte bien devenir Roi, prendre tout ce qui existe et surtout avoir des esclaves. Rien n'y fera, pas même la diplomatie ou le rire, Ourse ne sait plus quoi faire pour lui faire comprendre que vivre entre voisin n'est pas une royauté, mais un partage. Que faire ? Et si Lapin allait chercher de l'aide sans rien dire à personne ?
C'est une histoire à la fois effrayante par Grand blanc qui montre les crocs et grogne régulièrement et en même temps courageuse pour les autres animaux. Il s'agit de faire front et si tous les animaux de cette montagne le font, ils ne trouvent pas de solution. Une amitié forte entre eux et le besoin de les protéger. Ce n'est pas forcément le plus gros qui va tenter l'impossible et cela démontre un plus grand courage encore. Lapin a beau être petit il va devoir passer au-dessus de sa peur pour aider les autres et avoir la paix, car c'est ce qu'ils veulent tous : retrouver leur foyer et ne pas être obligé d'être des esclaves pour cet immense ours blanc qui est vraiment un monstre d'égoïsme. En plus de surmonter la peur, Lapin va avoir un "ami" inattendu qui lui proposera des solutions pour le moins étonnantes. Lapin est un petit animal qui ne voudrait pas être dévoré par quiconque, mais quand il faut y aller, il faut y aller.
Ourse semble être la voix de la sagesse dans cette histoire. Elle est celle sur qui les autres animaux cherchent du soutien inexorablement, mais pour cette fois, elle ne peut rien faire. Pourtant ce n'est pas faute d'essayer. Comme quoi, le fait d'être toujours la personne sur qui tout le monde compte ne veut rien dire, par moment il peut y avoir des faiblesses. C'est un tome qui montre que se soutenir est important, que parfois la voix d'un autre est capable de vous montrer un autre chemin et surtout qu'il ne faut pas avoir de préjugés. Bon, il est certain que cela doit être difficile de voir son fauve vouloir vous manger, mais au final, il faut gratter pour voir ce qui se cache derrière : parfois il peut y avoir de bonnes surprises, comme de mauvaises.
En conclusion, un livre tout mignon qui a de sublimes illustrations, (je n'en ai pas parlé, mais il y a des détails de fous, beaucoup de jeux d'ombres également) une vraie carte, un langage plutôt soutenu. C'est intéressant au vu des nombreux thèmes qui sont proposés dans cette histoire : l'amitié, la confiance, surmonter sa peur, protéger ses amis sont entre autre tout ce que vous pourrez retrouver dans ce récit. Cela me donne envie de découvrir les autres histoires de ces deux-là !
http://chroniqueslivresques.eklablog....
Parlons déjà du livre en lui même. Un format presque carré, couverture rigide, la texture est agréable au toucher et les pages sont épaisses, parfaites pour les petites mains. En ouvrant, nous tombons sur une magnifique carte qui indique les lieux de chacun des animaux qui habitent cette forêt. Et ça, c'est génial de faire un pareil effort, une très belle illustration en double page pour des lecteurs qui ne sont pas pris pour des bébés. Il faut savoir également qu'il s'agit de la cinquième aventure de Ourse et lapin, mais en aucun cas il faut les lire dans le bon sens. La preuve, celui-ci est le 5ème tome et il est très facile de comprendre sans avoir besoin d'avoir lu les autres et sans chercher à avoir trop d'informations.
Lapin se réveille en sursaut, la peur d'être mangé par Loup. Son terrier sent comme une drôle d'odeur et pour cause : il est dans la bouche de Loup ! Ce qui était un cauchemar devient une réalité et une course contre la montre afin de rester en vie. Lapin arrive à se faufiler jusqu'à la grotte de Ourse et après quelques "explications", Loup repart penaud loin de cette vallée, au-delà de la forêt lugubre que personne n'aime aller. si Loup était un danger pour Lapin, il s'avère qu'un autre plus gros danger pour tous les habitants de la montagne arrive : Grand blanc, qui compte bien devenir Roi, prendre tout ce qui existe et surtout avoir des esclaves. Rien n'y fera, pas même la diplomatie ou le rire, Ourse ne sait plus quoi faire pour lui faire comprendre que vivre entre voisin n'est pas une royauté, mais un partage. Que faire ? Et si Lapin allait chercher de l'aide sans rien dire à personne ?
C'est une histoire à la fois effrayante par Grand blanc qui montre les crocs et grogne régulièrement et en même temps courageuse pour les autres animaux. Il s'agit de faire front et si tous les animaux de cette montagne le font, ils ne trouvent pas de solution. Une amitié forte entre eux et le besoin de les protéger. Ce n'est pas forcément le plus gros qui va tenter l'impossible et cela démontre un plus grand courage encore. Lapin a beau être petit il va devoir passer au-dessus de sa peur pour aider les autres et avoir la paix, car c'est ce qu'ils veulent tous : retrouver leur foyer et ne pas être obligé d'être des esclaves pour cet immense ours blanc qui est vraiment un monstre d'égoïsme. En plus de surmonter la peur, Lapin va avoir un "ami" inattendu qui lui proposera des solutions pour le moins étonnantes. Lapin est un petit animal qui ne voudrait pas être dévoré par quiconque, mais quand il faut y aller, il faut y aller.
Ourse semble être la voix de la sagesse dans cette histoire. Elle est celle sur qui les autres animaux cherchent du soutien inexorablement, mais pour cette fois, elle ne peut rien faire. Pourtant ce n'est pas faute d'essayer. Comme quoi, le fait d'être toujours la personne sur qui tout le monde compte ne veut rien dire, par moment il peut y avoir des faiblesses. C'est un tome qui montre que se soutenir est important, que parfois la voix d'un autre est capable de vous montrer un autre chemin et surtout qu'il ne faut pas avoir de préjugés. Bon, il est certain que cela doit être difficile de voir son fauve vouloir vous manger, mais au final, il faut gratter pour voir ce qui se cache derrière : parfois il peut y avoir de bonnes surprises, comme de mauvaises.
En conclusion, un livre tout mignon qui a de sublimes illustrations, (je n'en ai pas parlé, mais il y a des détails de fous, beaucoup de jeux d'ombres également) une vraie carte, un langage plutôt soutenu. C'est intéressant au vu des nombreux thèmes qui sont proposés dans cette histoire : l'amitié, la confiance, surmonter sa peur, protéger ses amis sont entre autre tout ce que vous pourrez retrouver dans ce récit. Cela me donne envie de découvrir les autres histoires de ces deux-là !
http://chroniqueslivresques.eklablog....
January 18, 2024
Понякога, за да се справиш с предизвикателство не е винаги необходимо да помолиш вълка за помощ, а да повярваш че в теб има вълк. Може да си страхлив заек, сляб кърт или полузапала мечка, ти може да направиш всичко, стига да го искаш достатъчно силно.
Заекът се доказва в тази книга, че може да е много смел и жервоготовен.
Заекът се доказва в тази книга, че може да е много смел и жервоготовен.
December 28, 2021
Всяка нова книга от поредицата е страхотна, пълна с хумор и мъдрост.
July 30, 2021
Eine lehrreiche Geschichte über Tyrannei und Angst aber auch über Stärke und Mut sowie Gemeinschaft und Zusammenhalt!
Inhalt:
Ein Eisbär zieht ins Tal. Kein sehr freundlicher Zeitgenosse: ungehobelt, überheblich und machthungrig.
Zu allem Überfluss erklärt er sich selbst zum König und verlangt, dass ihm die Bewohner des Tals Untertan sind und einen prächtigen Palast bauen! Wer nicht spurt, soll das Weite suchen.
Hase und Bär sind fassungslos. Wie wird man diesen unerwünschten Bestimmer nur wieder los?
Altersempfehlung:
ab 5 Jahre (zum Vorlesen)
oder für geübte Leser etwa ab 7 Jahre
(große Schrift, wenig Text und hoher Bildanteil)
Farbgestaltung und Illustrationen:
Dies ist der fünfte Band von Rotzhase und Schnarchnase. Die ersten vier Abenteuer widmen sich je einer Jahreszeit. Dementsprechend angepasst ist die farbliche Gestaltung. Jeder Band hat seine eigene Farbe.
Auch "Ein schlimmer Bestimmer" bleibt diesem Schema treu: schwarz-weiß Illustrationen mit lila Akzenten.
Die Illustrationen nehmen viel Raum ein, erstrecken sich über oft über ganze Seiten und schaffen mit Lilafarbtönen in Kombination mit schwarz-weißen Bildern eine tolle, manchmal schaurige Atmosphäre.
Die liebevolle Gestaltung der Tiere gefällt wie immer sehr. Ins Herz schleichen sich ganz besonders Bär mit ihren klimpernden Wimpern und Pausbacken sowie Hase, immer griesgrämig und grummelig dreinblickend. Hases Mimik ist einfach herrlich anzusehen und sorgt immer wieder für Lacher. Ganz besonders, wenn er sich wieder übertrieben aufregt.
Der fiese Eisbär ist auch optisch ein ganz und gar unsympathischer Kerl.
Mein Eindruck:
Hase und Bär sind beste Freunde und könnten unterschiedlicher gar nicht sein:
Hase regt sich immer über alles fürchterlich auf während Bär die Ruhe in Person ist und scheinbar für jedes Problem eine Lösung parat hat. Sie beschützt die anderen Bewohner beispielsweise vor Wölfen.
Doch gegen den fiesen Eisbären ist auch Bär machtlos. Der ist aber auch eine Marke:
" 'Ach nein?', fragte der riesengroße Eisbär. 'Hmm. Kannst du mir was anhaben? Mich töten? Mich fressen? [...] Dann bist du ein Niemand. Du bist bloß Futter, das noch keiner gefressen hat.' Hase fehlten die Worte." (vgl. S. 27)
Uns übrigens ebenfalls. So ein scheußlicher und gemeiner Kerl!
Das zentrale Thema Angst und der Versuch ebendieser mutig ins Auge zu blicken sowie der unerschütterliche Zusammenhalt der Talbewohner wird kindgerecht und einfühlsam behandelt. Lustige Dialoge und charmante Details lockern die Geschichte auf und sorgen dafür, dass der Humor nicht auf der Strecke bleibt.
Das Abenteuer zeigt (ohne zu belehren), wie wichtig es ist, die Gründe für das Verhalten anderer - und sind sie auch noch so gemein - zu hinterfragen und auf sich selbst zu vertrauen, ganz gleich wie gigantisch ein Problem zunächst erscheint.
Eine Kinderbuchreihe, die generationsübergreifend und zeitlos ist.
Thematisch zählen bisher "Ein Wicht vor Gericht" und "Das Tal wird kahl" zu unseren Favoriten. "Ein schlimmer Bestimmer" reiht sich nun in die Top drei ein.
Bär und Hase sind ein tolles Gespann und wir hatten kaum zu hoffen gewagt, dass nach Winter, Frühling, Sommer und Herbst noch ein weiteres Abenteuer folgt. Vielleicht können wir ja auf einen sechsten Band hoffen ... ;-)
Fazit:
Eine moderne Fabel:
kindgerecht, lehrreich und unterhaltsam werden wichtige Aspekte und Themen in eine wunderbare Geschichte verpackt.
Eine Erzählung über Furcht vor Tyrannei und die innere Stärke, Mut zu finden, um sich seinen Ängsten entgegenzustellen.
Ein (Kinder-)Buch für Jung und Alt.
Wunderschön und atmosphärisch illustriert.
...
Rezensiertes Buch: „Rotzhase & Schnarchnase - Ein schlimmer Bestimmer" dem Jahr 2021
Inhalt:
Ein Eisbär zieht ins Tal. Kein sehr freundlicher Zeitgenosse: ungehobelt, überheblich und machthungrig.
Zu allem Überfluss erklärt er sich selbst zum König und verlangt, dass ihm die Bewohner des Tals Untertan sind und einen prächtigen Palast bauen! Wer nicht spurt, soll das Weite suchen.
Hase und Bär sind fassungslos. Wie wird man diesen unerwünschten Bestimmer nur wieder los?
Altersempfehlung:
ab 5 Jahre (zum Vorlesen)
oder für geübte Leser etwa ab 7 Jahre
(große Schrift, wenig Text und hoher Bildanteil)
Farbgestaltung und Illustrationen:
Dies ist der fünfte Band von Rotzhase und Schnarchnase. Die ersten vier Abenteuer widmen sich je einer Jahreszeit. Dementsprechend angepasst ist die farbliche Gestaltung. Jeder Band hat seine eigene Farbe.
Auch "Ein schlimmer Bestimmer" bleibt diesem Schema treu: schwarz-weiß Illustrationen mit lila Akzenten.
Die Illustrationen nehmen viel Raum ein, erstrecken sich über oft über ganze Seiten und schaffen mit Lilafarbtönen in Kombination mit schwarz-weißen Bildern eine tolle, manchmal schaurige Atmosphäre.
Die liebevolle Gestaltung der Tiere gefällt wie immer sehr. Ins Herz schleichen sich ganz besonders Bär mit ihren klimpernden Wimpern und Pausbacken sowie Hase, immer griesgrämig und grummelig dreinblickend. Hases Mimik ist einfach herrlich anzusehen und sorgt immer wieder für Lacher. Ganz besonders, wenn er sich wieder übertrieben aufregt.
Der fiese Eisbär ist auch optisch ein ganz und gar unsympathischer Kerl.
Mein Eindruck:
Hase und Bär sind beste Freunde und könnten unterschiedlicher gar nicht sein:
Hase regt sich immer über alles fürchterlich auf während Bär die Ruhe in Person ist und scheinbar für jedes Problem eine Lösung parat hat. Sie beschützt die anderen Bewohner beispielsweise vor Wölfen.
Doch gegen den fiesen Eisbären ist auch Bär machtlos. Der ist aber auch eine Marke:
" 'Ach nein?', fragte der riesengroße Eisbär. 'Hmm. Kannst du mir was anhaben? Mich töten? Mich fressen? [...] Dann bist du ein Niemand. Du bist bloß Futter, das noch keiner gefressen hat.' Hase fehlten die Worte." (vgl. S. 27)
Uns übrigens ebenfalls. So ein scheußlicher und gemeiner Kerl!
Das zentrale Thema Angst und der Versuch ebendieser mutig ins Auge zu blicken sowie der unerschütterliche Zusammenhalt der Talbewohner wird kindgerecht und einfühlsam behandelt. Lustige Dialoge und charmante Details lockern die Geschichte auf und sorgen dafür, dass der Humor nicht auf der Strecke bleibt.
Das Abenteuer zeigt (ohne zu belehren), wie wichtig es ist, die Gründe für das Verhalten anderer - und sind sie auch noch so gemein - zu hinterfragen und auf sich selbst zu vertrauen, ganz gleich wie gigantisch ein Problem zunächst erscheint.
Eine Kinderbuchreihe, die generationsübergreifend und zeitlos ist.
Thematisch zählen bisher "Ein Wicht vor Gericht" und "Das Tal wird kahl" zu unseren Favoriten. "Ein schlimmer Bestimmer" reiht sich nun in die Top drei ein.
Bär und Hase sind ein tolles Gespann und wir hatten kaum zu hoffen gewagt, dass nach Winter, Frühling, Sommer und Herbst noch ein weiteres Abenteuer folgt. Vielleicht können wir ja auf einen sechsten Band hoffen ... ;-)
Fazit:
Eine moderne Fabel:
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Eine Erzählung über Furcht vor Tyrannei und die innere Stärke, Mut zu finden, um sich seinen Ängsten entgegenzustellen.
Ein (Kinder-)Buch für Jung und Alt.
Wunderschön und atmosphärisch illustriert.
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March 10, 2022
Rabbit is having a bad dream, but when he wakes it has come true – Fox has nearly swallowed him!
Rabbit does what Rabbit always does – runs to his best friend Bear, who is not only much bigger than Fox, but very good in sorting out problems.
Soon, however, there is a problem too big for even Bear to help with. Someone even bigger than Bear has arrived, announced himself King and taken over the valley. What are Bear, Rabbit and their friends going to do?
Bear does have an answer, but it involves Rabbit doing the right thing. This hasn’t been Rabbit’s strong suit in the past, but he grits his teeth and sets off to the Dark Woods where he must make an apology – without being eaten first.
Fox is his destination and as foxes are famous for, Fox has a very cunning idea indeed. With nothing but a few leaves and some bendy sticks, Fox’s plan is ready. But is Rabbit, Bear, tiny Vole and the others? Can they really face the so-called King?
Rabbit’s trademark cheek and Bear’s patience and kindness isn’t going to work this time! These animal buddies have met their match. Rabbit must face his fears, eat humble pie and then face even bigger fears again. Working together is the key, and inclusion, kindness and sharing are the lessons Rabbit learns this time.
Jim Field’s illustrations bring all this action to life, and the section in the Dark Forest, is exactly that – dark! The page design of grey text on black pages is fantastic, portraying Rabbit’s fear and the tension as the animals plan to defeat their foe. Shadow work plays a large part in Fox’s plan and drawn brilliantly to show it. I’m sure the illustrator had lots of fun with shadow play on walls, to get this just right!
A Bad King is a Sad King is another funny episode of this perfect pair of friends – Rabbit (cranky, rude and this time brave) & Bear (kind, calm, helpful and thankful too as Fox comes to everyone’s rescue). There’s even a wee nod to Climate Change as one animal has left their normal habitat to take over another.
Author – Julian Gough
Illustrator – Jim Field
Age – 5+
Rabbit does what Rabbit always does – runs to his best friend Bear, who is not only much bigger than Fox, but very good in sorting out problems.
Soon, however, there is a problem too big for even Bear to help with. Someone even bigger than Bear has arrived, announced himself King and taken over the valley. What are Bear, Rabbit and their friends going to do?
Bear does have an answer, but it involves Rabbit doing the right thing. This hasn’t been Rabbit’s strong suit in the past, but he grits his teeth and sets off to the Dark Woods where he must make an apology – without being eaten first.
Fox is his destination and as foxes are famous for, Fox has a very cunning idea indeed. With nothing but a few leaves and some bendy sticks, Fox’s plan is ready. But is Rabbit, Bear, tiny Vole and the others? Can they really face the so-called King?
Rabbit’s trademark cheek and Bear’s patience and kindness isn’t going to work this time! These animal buddies have met their match. Rabbit must face his fears, eat humble pie and then face even bigger fears again. Working together is the key, and inclusion, kindness and sharing are the lessons Rabbit learns this time.
Jim Field’s illustrations bring all this action to life, and the section in the Dark Forest, is exactly that – dark! The page design of grey text on black pages is fantastic, portraying Rabbit’s fear and the tension as the animals plan to defeat their foe. Shadow work plays a large part in Fox’s plan and drawn brilliantly to show it. I’m sure the illustrator had lots of fun with shadow play on walls, to get this just right!
A Bad King is a Sad King is another funny episode of this perfect pair of friends – Rabbit (cranky, rude and this time brave) & Bear (kind, calm, helpful and thankful too as Fox comes to everyone’s rescue). There’s even a wee nod to Climate Change as one animal has left their normal habitat to take over another.
Author – Julian Gough
Illustrator – Jim Field
Age – 5+
December 9, 2021
Зимата е тук и е време за зимна приказка като никоя друга! Спомняте ли си „Заек и Мечка: Заешки вредни навици дребни”? Че кой би могъ�� да я забрави! Поредицата, която The Times нарича „съвършен диалог между две животни“ всъщност започна през една мразовита зима с едно неохотно запознанство – сблъсък на коренно различни характери. Спокойната, блага и философски настроена Мечка и невротичният, изпълнен с притеснения и страхове Заек се оказаха двойка, каквато до сега не бяхме виждали в приказките за животни. Нищо чудно, че и малки, и големи се влюбиха в тях. Че как да не се влюбиш? Най-напред – от пръв поглед, заради ненадминатите илюстрации на сензационния илюстратор Джим Фийлд. А след това – дълбоко, заради остроумните сюжети, хапливите, но и топли взаимоотношения и мъдрия диалог на Джулиан Гоф. И за щастие, онази зима бе само началото. След това дойде пролетта със „Заек и Мечка 2: Вредител в нашата обител”, последва летният сюжет, озаглавен „Летяща закуска в атака се впуска”. Разбира се, настъпи и есента… Много почитатели на поредицата изпратиха с тъга героите в края на четвъртата книга - „Хапещ нападател или нов приятел“. Сезоните свършиха. Цикълът се затвори. Или пък… не? Не сте ли чували фразата „Нова година – нов късмет?“. Нека перифразираме леко – нова зима, нова история! Та, както казах малко по-горе - зимата е тук и е време за зимна приказка като никоя друга! Дръжте се, защото тук е „Заек и Мечка 5: Лошият цар е същински кошмар“. А това е книга, която направо ще ви отвее наушниците! Прочетете ревюто на „Книжни Криле“: https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...
December 9, 2021
When a mean old Icebear moves into the valley and claims it is now his kingdom and they must all be his servants, Bear tries her best to work out the misunderstanding with kindness. But what happens when the tyrant is still there and all Bear's kindness tricks haven't worked?
Bear is a wise soul. I love that her first response is to try and talk things out, and how even in the midst of less than ideal circumstances she still can help everyone see how badly hurt someone must have been to have reached a place that the Icebear is in. I also like that Rabbit seems to have finally let some of Bear's advice sink into his heart, and instead of relying on Bear to do the hard part does it himself. The animals get a lesson in how to face their fears, to stand up to a bully, but also approach him with a touch of compassion in their hearts thanks to Bear's insights. It's fantastic advice, and a fabulous story. The illustrations on every spread help bring the story to vivid life for the readers, and help keep those pages turning quickly. Highly recommended.
Notes on content: The Icebear is very mean and even poops in one animal's hole on top of the animal's head. There's danger that various animals may eat others, but everything works out peacefully.
Bear is a wise soul. I love that her first response is to try and talk things out, and how even in the midst of less than ideal circumstances she still can help everyone see how badly hurt someone must have been to have reached a place that the Icebear is in. I also like that Rabbit seems to have finally let some of Bear's advice sink into his heart, and instead of relying on Bear to do the hard part does it himself. The animals get a lesson in how to face their fears, to stand up to a bully, but also approach him with a touch of compassion in their hearts thanks to Bear's insights. It's fantastic advice, and a fabulous story. The illustrations on every spread help bring the story to vivid life for the readers, and help keep those pages turning quickly. Highly recommended.
Notes on content: The Icebear is very mean and even poops in one animal's hole on top of the animal's head. There's danger that various animals may eat others, but everything works out peacefully.
August 25, 2021
An adventure of two friends, Rabbit and Bear and their friends. They discover that the wolf isn’t always a bad guy who wants to eat them. However, the Ice Bear is a mean polar bear who wants to steal their home from them and Wolf has a plan.
Jim Field’s illustrations are fabulous as ever and perfect in characterising all the animals in this wonderful book 5 of the ‘Rabbit and Bear’ series. It is funny, warm, emotional and ends on a positive note.
Each story is different so you don’t have to read the other four first.
Great book for children who want to read a book that is next up from a picture book.
Jim Field’s illustrations are fabulous as ever and perfect in characterising all the animals in this wonderful book 5 of the ‘Rabbit and Bear’ series. It is funny, warm, emotional and ends on a positive note.
Each story is different so you don’t have to read the other four first.
Great book for children who want to read a book that is next up from a picture book.
March 22, 2022
I had previously read Rabbits Bad Habits of this series and my kids loved it. We had high expectations going into A Bad Kind is a Sad Thing and we were deeply disappointed. Any attempts at humour in the book were lost on the kids (5-8 years). The moral of the story is fantastic, and it was great to see the animals come together to find a solution. Unfortunately my kids could not get past how scary they found the wolf and icebear. We will try the other Rabbit and Bear books, but this won't be our favourite.
October 19, 2021
My class are so excited to read this book so I thought I’d get it finished as soon as possible. I enjoyed this story like I have the other books although it wasn’t my favourite. The subject matter was a little more serious than previous books with the threat feeling more real but the messages were consistent and I love how the authors deliver them with humour rather than being heavy handed. I am pleased to note their is another in the series to be expected - my class will be thrilled!
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August 28, 2024Další dětská knížka z naší prázdninové challenge četby. Tentokrát synova. Již pátý díl oblíbené dvojice Brumly a Remcíka. Přiznám se, že mě tato série neoslovila. Ani česky ani anglicky. Líbí se mi ilustrace, líbí se mi i poučný námět, ale už jsem asi stará a řešení toho, že se někdo někomu vykakal na hlavu... 🙄
Každopádně syn je nadšen a věřím, že kniha půjde v knihovně z ruky do ruky jako předchozí díly.
Každopádně syn je nadšen a věřím, že kniha půjde v knihovně z ruky do ruky jako předchozí díly.
April 18, 2022
I was surprised by how wise Wolf turned out to be in this one, esp since he started the book by trying to eat Rabbit. He has some excellent guidance for all ages, beyond what you might expect, including the disadvantages of negative self-talk.
May 22, 2022
Fajnie, że oprócz historii książka ma coś do powiedzenia, coś do przekazania. Jedyna UWAGA, ta książka chyba nie jest już dla wieku 4+. Czytałem córce i musiałem ją później dobrze omówić z nia, żeby spała dobrze ;).
August 25, 2023
When a big bad ice bear tries to take over the valley and enslave the animals who already live there, it takes team work and an unlikely ally to preserve the freedoms of Rabbit, Bear, and their friends.
October 28, 2023
Perhaps the final and fifth book in the series - lots of pictures balance out the text making it a good fit for readers easing into chapter books. Rabbit, Bear and the other forest friends learn about fear and bravery from Wolf in this adventure.
August 13, 2024
Snickered at the phrase “charming volcano” and when ice bear drinks owl’s tears (pretty badass) and also appreciated the lesson on tapping into your inner bravery, but again the writing didn’t grab me.
June 24, 2021
A book that will make you laugh because it doesn't lie.
A brave book of a brave, gifted author and brave, talented illustrator.
Thank you, Julian Gough and Jim Field.
A brave book of a brave, gifted author and brave, talented illustrator.
Thank you, Julian Gough and Jim Field.
October 13, 2021
I am a huge Rabbit and Bear fan and this is my favourite in the series so far (and that's saying a lot). Funny, wise, kind - don't miss it! 5/5
October 17, 2021
I love these books!!
November 30, 2021
Great quick story to overcome fear!
January 3, 2022
Always good to be back with Rabbit and Bear, and this story conveys a lovely and important message about fear and bravery.
January 31, 2022
Perfect early chapter book, hilarious with a good message about friendship and bullies.
March 8, 2022
Rabbit and Bear have a new foe move in...
Why I started this book: Newly arrived at the library.
Why I finshed it: Short, lighthearted and a lesson about standing up to bullies.
Why I started this book: Newly arrived at the library.
Why I finshed it: Short, lighthearted and a lesson about standing up to bullies.
April 18, 2022
Aaron: “It was funny. 4 stars as it was short.”
October 19, 2022
Not only was this a cute story, but the themes were great.
February 1, 2023
Cute, funny and good fun. Explores the meaning of bravery, empathy and forgiveness in a playful way.
April 15, 2023
The animals chase away the bully ice bear and befriend Wolf who helped them do so
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