Rainy Days with Bear

It seems the rain outside will never stop, but that’s no problem for a resourceful Bear with unlimited imagination and a thirst to see the world! Bear’s colorful journeys to faraway lands and playful interaction with his friend, the writer, are guaranteed to chase away those rainy-day blues.

This book includes a joyful exploration of international culture; the touching text and enchanting illustrations will encourage readers to exercise their imaginations to battle boredom.

Awards and Reviews:

“Bear leaves rain behind and goes to Trinidad – actually, he goes to the kitchen and bangs on pots and pans, but Leanne Franson's delightful paintings might make you believe otherwise.” – The Globe and Mail, Aug. 2004

“When Bear suggests taking a trip, the preoccupied Writer says, 'Go in your imagination.' Bear takes that advice, many times, with splendid results … Franson creates a very expressive teddy bear ... Dark washes of colour suggest the gloom of too many rainy days, relieved by the vivid colours of the imaginary journeys.” – Quill & Quire, Starred Review, March 2004

“… a wonderful story about friendship … well-written and superbly illustrated … appropriate for use in social studies when studying other countries and other cultures. Creating travel brochures is a natural follow-up activity. Other appropriate curriculum areas could include units on friendship and weather. E for Excellent.” – Resource Links, Dec. 2004

“This is a charming story about the power of imagination and resourcefulness, and will be enjoyed by parents and children alike.” – Canadian Children’s Book News, Summer 2004

“... whimsical, full-colour pictures brimming with dozens of eye-catching details to intrigue young readers and listeners. Kids are sure to take this lovable, irrepressible bear straight to their hearts." – The Muskokan, Oct. 2005

“Little Bear walks straight into every reader’s heart with his positive energy and bubbly imagination … The fun doesn’t stop, but eventually the rain does.” – Saint Catherines Standard, Jan. 2004

“Bear is a lovable, if slightly mischievous, teddy who is bored, bored, bored with too many days of rain. He needs to get away on vacation and since his person is stuck writing a book, Bear decides to travel on his own – in his imagination, of course. And what an imagination it is…The story is sweet…” – Halifax Chronicle Herald, Sept. 2004

• Shortlisted, Ontario Library Association Blue Spruce Reading Program Award (2006)
• Shortlisted for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award for Illustration (2005)
• Shortlisted for the 2005 Ann Conner Brimer Award (Atlantic Book Awards)
• Selected, Resource Links: The Year’s Best (2004)
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection (2005)

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