217-218. Toon Books: Barry's Best Buddy & Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas!
Toon Books, Level 1
Rating: (5/5)
(US) - (Canada) - (UK)
Mar 12, 2013, Toon Books, 32 pgs
Age: 4+
"When Barry the bird and his goofy pal Polarhog start off, there’s a new adventure around every bend. But when they turn the final corner, the surprise Polarhog has prepared brings a tear to Barry’s eye–and yours."
Received a pdf from the publisher.
It's no secret that I absolutely adore most of the Toon Books and this one is no exception. The art is to-die for and oh so cute, but just a teensy bit creepy. I just love the crotchety, but cute bird Barry. His friend Polarhog takes him on a silly, annoying walk but a second story is going along across the bottom of the page as we watch ants busy at work doing something. A clever reader may guess what surprise is in store for Barry at the end but all will be moved by the simple show of friendship even grumpy friends can inspire.
218. Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas! by Philippe Coudray.
Toon Books, Level 2
Rating: (3.5/5)
(US) - (Canada) - (UK)
Mar 12, 2013, Toon Books, 32 pgs
Age: 4+
It's no secret that I absolutely adore most of the Toon Books and this one is no exception. The art is to-die for and oh so cute, but just a teensy bit creepy. I just love the crotchety, but cute bird Barry. His friend Polarhog takes him on a silly, annoying walk but a second story is going along across the bottom of the page as we watch ants busy at work doing something. A clever reader may guess what surprise is in store for Barry at the end but all will be moved by the simple show of friendship even grumpy friends can inspire.
Toon Books, Level 2
Rating: (3.5/5)
(US) - (Canada) - (UK)
Mar 12, 2013, Toon Books, 32 pgs
Age: 4+
"Knitting a sheep a sweater? Visiting a fish’s underwater house? Soaring down a staircase on a square-wheeled bicycle? These could only be the predicaments of beloved character Benjamin Bear!
Our favorite fuzzy friend returns with a whole new set of problems to solve—but when it comes to Benjamin Bear, the solutions may cause just as much trouble. Award-winning artist Philippe Coudray brings us another collection of one-page gags that kids will love to puzzle out."
Received a pdf from the publisher.
Adorable French style drawings are so appealing they make you want to read this cute little book. Each page is a single comic incident involving Benjamin Bear and his sidekick bunny. They play games and explore their world together, nothing big and meaningful happens yet each page simply shows how two friends have fun and what you can discover in this big old world. Pretty much every one of the pages gave me a chuckle, kids will certainly get a kick out of Benjamin. I just wish there had been some story instead of all just one page gags. Otherwise a delight.
Adorable French style drawings are so appealing they make you want to read this cute little book. Each page is a single comic incident involving Benjamin Bear and his sidekick bunny. They play games and explore their world together, nothing big and meaningful happens yet each page simply shows how two friends have fun and what you can discover in this big old world. Pretty much every one of the pages gave me a chuckle, kids will certainly get a kick out of Benjamin. I just wish there had been some story instead of all just one page gags. Otherwise a delight.
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