Dog And Bear - Two’s Company
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DOG AND BEAR – TWO’S COMPANY
A Neal Porter Book/Roaring Brook Press/Spring 2008
(from inside flap)
Dog and Bear are back in three more fresh and funny stories that will delight their growing legion of fans: “Ice Cream”, “Happy Birthday Bear!” and “Sweet Dreams”. Readers are sure to agree that the only thing better than one book about this winsome duo is two!
-starred review/Publishers Weekly
“… Beguiling… If Seeger keeps these coming (and readers will hope she does), Dog and Bear are likely to join the rarefied ranks of Frog and Toad, and George and Martha.”
-starred review/Horn Book
“… File this entry near Frog and Toad, Pooh and Piglet, and George and Martha; then be prepared to read it again and again.”
-starred review/Kirkus Reviews
“… Impulsive Dog and deliberate Bear are perfect foils. Variations in perspective, body language and expression convey a wealth of information to complement the straightforward text, inviting readers to make their own interpretations and leading them to an understanding of the complex dynamics of friendship.”
-starred review/Booklist
“… The joy of Seeger’s picture books is in the subtle way the pictures and text work together to evoke emotions familiar even to young children.”
-School Library Journal
“… Seeger brings out the subtlety that relationships between the very young can have. She also has a talent for focusing on the things kids care about most–for instance, how it feels when someone is bossy or how it feels to want something so badly you can’t bear to share it. Her artwork, with bold colors and heavy lines, adds personality and interest. All in all, a great book for group or individual sharing.”