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Two is Company
Bear becomes jealous when Duck, his best friend, makes friends with Chipmunk, who is new in the neighborhood.
- GenresChildrens
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1976
About the author
Judy Delton
128 books14 followersBorn on May 6th in St. Paul, Minnesota, Judy Delton lived in her hometown for most of her life. She wrote more than one hundred books for children, including the popular Pee Wee Scouts series, which sold more than seven million copies. Her writing was often compared to Beverly Cleary or Carolyn Haywood for her ability to capture the essence of childhood.
For many years, Ms. Delton taught writing classes in her home. Today, those writers are having their own books published and remember her forthright instruction and critique with appreciation. Many writers have benefited from her handbook, The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.
Ms. Delton had four children and decided to quit teaching so she could stay home and raise them. Writing prolifically was her way of supporting her family. She died very suddenly of a blood infection in December of 2001. Her legions of friends and all those she taught were greatly saddened.
For many years, Ms. Delton taught writing classes in her home. Today, those writers are having their own books published and remember her forthright instruction and critique with appreciation. Many writers have benefited from her handbook, The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.
Ms. Delton had four children and decided to quit teaching so she could stay home and raise them. Writing prolifically was her way of supporting her family. She died very suddenly of a blood infection in December of 2001. Her legions of friends and all those she taught were greatly saddened.
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August 25, 2019
Lame. Also, bad grammar: "Chipmunk and myself are...." Also bad illustrations imo; I cannot stand animals who wear just tops or just bottoms, especially both in the same book!
December 18, 2020
This was the book I read a million times when I was first learning to read. I checked it out of the library more than two dozen times. Pretty exciting story - a friend gets jealous of a friend's new friend. They decide they can all three drink tea and have a chat together.
July 7, 2012
Two is Company is the story of Bear and Duck who are two great neighbors and friends. Chipmunk becomes their new neighbor. While Duck is eager to welcome their new neighbor, Bear does not feel the same way. Bear would prefer that things stay the same. Bear exhibits jealousy and is late to the house warming party. At the party it is time to open gifts. Bear realizes that he was the only one who did not bring a gift and is somewhat embarrassed. He does not stay for cake making the excuse that he must get home to weed his garden. Duck sets a time to meet the next day to show Chipmunk the secret berry patch. Bear is miffed at this point. He gets angry and kicks at stones all the way home. The next day, Chipmunk is late to arrive at the secret berry patch and forgets to bring a bucket. Since Bear has two pails, Duck offers one of Bear’s to Chipmunk. Being so short was a disadvantage to Chipmunk and Duck offered to lift her higher up to get the berries. The three leave the berry patch headed home and make plans to go to the fair. Bear is again miffed explaining to Duck that there is not enough room for three on the rides and is generally grumpy that their new neighbor has been invited. He grumps along and gets supper when he realizes that the garden needs to be taken care of. When he goes out to the garden he is very surprised to find that half of the garden had been weeded. Bear gets on the phone to check it out. It is at least a day before he finds out that Chipmunk has weeded it for him as she is so much closed to the ground it is easy for her to do. Bear offers her some lemonade. They share a good time. Meanwhile Duck calls and offers to go with just Bear to the fair. But, Bear has changed his mind, realizing that Chipmunk would be lonely if she were to stay at home by herself.
Two is Company would be a great story to read when a new student comes into the classroom or any other time when a story about inclusion is needed. The story is sweet and simple as are the illustrations. The emotions of jealousy, anger, and just being grumpy are balanced by the ducks willingness to accept the Chipmunk into the neighborhood family. Bear realizes he has been harsh. Duck has already started to cave in. Chipmunk has proven her usefulness and selflessness. Bear realizes this and tells Duck he is allowed to change his mind.
A learning extension might include a lesson on sharing and cooperation followed by a discussion of how and what makes each of us unique. Identifying emotions of loneliness, saddness, anger, and embarrassment, would be easy for preschoolers in this book.
Two is Company would be a great story to read when a new student comes into the classroom or any other time when a story about inclusion is needed. The story is sweet and simple as are the illustrations. The emotions of jealousy, anger, and just being grumpy are balanced by the ducks willingness to accept the Chipmunk into the neighborhood family. Bear realizes he has been harsh. Duck has already started to cave in. Chipmunk has proven her usefulness and selflessness. Bear realizes this and tells Duck he is allowed to change his mind.
A learning extension might include a lesson on sharing and cooperation followed by a discussion of how and what makes each of us unique. Identifying emotions of loneliness, saddness, anger, and embarrassment, would be easy for preschoolers in this book.
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