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Category Archives: Little Ones
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams My impressions of this from childhood were that it was a vastly depressing story about the demise of a beloved stuffed rabbit. I think perhaps I was projecting a bit, how very sad I … Continue reading
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter I have no idea why this is the most famous and beloved of Beatrix Potter’s stories. It’s certainly never been my favorite. But it is a classic, and quite a good lesson … Continue reading
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes Gift Edition with Charm by Du Bose Heyward A small country bunny wants nothing more than to be chosen as one of the five (yes, five) Easter Bunnies who deliver all the … Continue reading
Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide!
Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide! by Candace Fleming Mr. McGreely has made his house cosy for winter, but he isn’t letting anybunny else in. So when the three little bunnies come seeking shelter, he turns them away. Enterprising creatures that they are, the … Continue reading
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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming All Mr. McGreely has ever wanted is a garden to call his own. So he is quite obviously distressed when his precious plantings are devoured by a crew of hungry bunnies. But unlike Peter … Continue reading
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Bear Wants More
Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson Karma Wilson’s Bear is not featured in a single story. She’s created a veritable empire out of Bear, with 8 books, many available in special sets or board book editions for the smallest hands. … Continue reading
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen Way back when I was student teaching, I was in a first grade classroom for nearly the entire year. And it was that class, so many years ago, that first introduced … Continue reading
A Bear Called Paddington
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond Paddington is among the most famous of literary bears, but despite his fame, many people don’t really know Paddington aside from his love of marmalade, famous blue coat and yellow hat and tag pleading … Continue reading
Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner
The World of Pooh: The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne This was originally posted to this blog on July 31st, 2010. There’s no denying that Pooh is a very famous bear. For years … Continue reading
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More Bears
More Bears! by Kenn Nesbitt An author is writing a bearless book (he’s CERTAIN), but there are some strenuous objections. Off-page, children keep demanding “MORE BEARS!” And honestly can you blame them? So the author finds himself adding bears willy-nilly … Continue reading
