Product Description

The bear explores a wide range of seasonal activities, introducing toddlers and preschoolers to various types of weather--rain, wind, ice, and snow. Illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #834656 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-16
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .66" h x 6.52" w x 6.78" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Board book
• 24 pages

From Publishers Weekly
The big friendly fellow from Bear in a Square and Bear on a Bike enjoys all kinds of weather in Bear in Sunshine, also by Blackstone, illus. by Debbie Harter. Bear sings in the rain, makes snow-bears in winter and stands on his head in the moonlight. A final spread reviews the seasons.

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From Booklist
Ages 3-5. Blackstone's big tan bear, last seen in Bear in the Square (1998), makes an appealing return. Each two-page spread shows Bear adjusting to whatever the weather is like outside. He plays in the sunshine, yet he's equally happy singing in the rain. He flies his kite when the wind blows and pulls out his skates when it's icy. A storm drives him under the covers, but he is out making snow bears as the flakes fly. The very simple text, two lines on each spread, is illustrated by delightful pictures that don't overwhelm but joyously bring Bear to life. The hallmarks of the art are the vibrant colors, the interesting perspectives, and the fun (Bear swinging on a lamppost, aping Gene Kelly in Singing in the Rain). Preschoolers may not catch that reference, but that doesn't dilute the exuberance of the image. Keep one of these on hand for toddler story hours. The text is just the right length, and the book has a sunny feeling no matter what the weather. Ilene Cooper
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Review
'The simple sentences highlight the pleasure that can be found in the particular characteristics of every kind of weather' -- Nursery Education, December 2001