Brave Bear

by Kathy Mallat

Winner of the Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award, this gem of a book is a great catalyst for discussion about emotions and overcoming fears. Illustrations.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Juvenile

24 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[Erin Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This warm and loving book might not have a lot of words, but the illustration has a lot of meaning! It shows great friendship between two different animals that would normally not be friends. I think this story will teach kids to notice that its always good to help others in any given situation no matter what their appearance is like.

[Lana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has few words. Picture book helps children to build their vocabulary skills. Even when an adult isn't around to help, defining unknown words becomes easier because the pictures provide clues to the children. Picture of the book is cute and well represent the story. I can use this book for young children in making their own story.

[Sinthia Burgos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wordless books are always filled with imagination and lots of questions. This little bear shows he is brave by climbing up a tree to replace a fallen baby bird. Wordless books are great for asking questions and starting a conversation. Great for showing confidence. The pictures are full of rich colors.

[Amita Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good picture book with emotional story line. The illustrations ae effective in providing clues to young learners who do not have much vocabulary. As with most picture books this one too may be better suited for individual reading versus group setting in a class. Teacher or parent guidance will help young children comprehend the emotional message of being brave and helping others.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very sweet book one of my classmates read to us in class. This book has minimum words but the illustrations help to narrate the story to show what’s going on. Children would love this book because it’s all about being brave and not saying you “can’t” do it.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for very young children - just a couple words per page. Story of a bear helping a baby bird back into her nest.

[Lauren Riviere · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice short little book; it's good for children to learn that pictures can sometimes tell the story better than words can. Great pictures.

[C.M. Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute. Helpful with teaching children the skill of wondering.

[Chak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good early book (ages 1 and up). No words, it's all pictures. It's nice to make up the story as you page along with your child. If you are looking for something like this for older children (5-8), try David Weisner's books - I like Flotsam and Sector 7 the best. Likewise, Museum Trip, Trainstop and Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman are awesome no-word books, too. Really good stuff.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet story about being brave and helping others. The narrative is very short and simple and the illustrations are bright and colorful. It's a good book to read with toddlers and preschoolers. My only question is, how is brave bear going to get down?

[HeavyReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is adorable. The pictures are nice and the message of being brave enough to help someone in need is awesome. This is a great book for a small child.

[D Nine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kids love the pictures! Good lesson on "trying."

[Joey Gremillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story of perserverance!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for the youngest in storytime, although this would be good for older kids too, with the sparseness of words, they can be asked to help tell the story--or "fill-in-the-blanks," if you will.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

A small bear risks his safety, and faces his fears as he climbs a very tall tree to help a baby bird back to its nest from where it has fallen.

[Kaiya Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

first book i have ever read. You dont have to read tho

[Keisha Brown]

Short inspiring book that shows friendship in a small way for young minds. The pictures helps the reader look for what is happening and coming next.