The book was a gift to my Grandson 4 years ago. He has loved the book. It allows for a lot of interaction and discussion. He now shares the book with his 3 year old sister. It has a delightful story and I like how the book reads a paragraph and the parent reads a paragraph. After a while the child can recite the books paragraph and I always point to the words so that he gets the connection to the words. He has been able to recognize some of the words in other settings just from repeatedly reading the book.

Few toys, let alone books, are designed or even useful for children with handicaps. This battery-operated book, with its big buttons, funny bear voices, and delightful drawings, lets my nephew "read" his book all by himself. The clever story line keeps readers flipping the fat, easy to turn pages to learn what happens when "Big Bear" attempts to cook. The gentle, whimsical allure of this book has kept my newphew returning to it for 3 years,and has now introduced my baby niece to reading. Well done to the publishers! Can we have some more, please?

This book is a must-have for all parents of young children. I know it will become a family favorite in your family as it has in mine. It is one of the few picture books I have kept on my shelf (I'm 14 now)because of how special it is; I could never give it up. I don't think anyone would be able to say anything bad about this book. It has amazing illustrations. They are super cute, colorful, and life-like. The story is about a teddy bear who awakens to find that his trousers have been misplaced. He goes around all day asking his friends if they have seen them. They all say the same thing- they were using them (for some very unique purposes) but when they were finished with them they let someone else use them. Finaly Little Bear catches up with his pants and it's worth the wait. If you decide to purchase this book pick up a couple more of Jane Hissey's Old Bear stories, you won't be dissapionted in any of them.

Our (hard copy) of, Little Bear's Trousers, has been read dozens of times! The illustrations are extraordinary, and the creative uses Little Bear's friends make of his trousers are inventive and practical! The story has a joyful ending wherein all the friends can celebrate not only the return of Little Bear's trousers but some time together enjoying a bit of cake. The ONLY complaint I would make about this book (and which was actually pointed out to me by my six 1/2 year old daughter) is that of the nine characters, only two are female. We, however, have rectified this situation by granting them a new sexual status virtually everytime we read this book. Both of my kids (one boy, one girl) adore this book and have for years. Highly recommeded!

I rate this book so highly because of its unique standing as both skillful work and historic artifact. Given the fact that even King Babar is forbidden in some circles, people who look on literature as political porridge for babes might pass this one up. Its propaganda is out of date, and for a small elite: many of the tales were smuggled into the captive children of the Tsar in Siberia. If we allow ourselves to be transported to another world, where the monarchy is as benign as that seen through the eyes of the children of the Tsar and Tsarina, and through the eyes of the young son of their heroic Dr. Botkin, then we can enjoy these amusing tales.As in sets of colorful toy soldiers, the characters are male. Whimsy animates these teddy bears, monkeys and rabbits in military dress. The teenaged Botkin, full of Russian artistic soul, drew his clever animals, created their uniforms, and put them in the sort of jeopardy in which their young readers lived. The children were a captive audience, literally, to whom he tried to give hope. His father, Eygeny Botkin, like the gentlemen who stayed behind on the Titanic out of a sense of duty, was shot with the Tsar's family. Unfortunately, the tragedy does not end there, because some die-hard monarchists (not the same thing as monarchs) would separate his bones, if they could, from the royal ones they wish to venerate. Gleb escaped the Reds, and went on to raise a family in New York. When various claimants to Anastasia's identity came on the scene, he was asked to give an opinion, informed as he was by real intimacy with the family circle. Earlier Botkin's had been court physicians; now they had to make it as immigrants. That in itself is another tale. We must be content with this one for now. It is an engaging hint at the profound effect of history on individual lives, not least those of cultivated people in the Tsar's court. Thoughtful children might enjoy this book. There are now many Russian immigrants in our society once again. I wonder how this book would be viewed by them. It is indeed a piece of the puzzle of what was the Soviet Union, and now has become Russia again.

A beautiful book that stirs back a lost time and the tragedies of the last Tzar, Nikolai Alexsandrovitch Romanov II.

This is a great book! And like so many of David McPhails books, it's worth buying the hardcover. Who's lost, the boy or the bear? A friendship develops while trying to find the way home. McPhail does a wonderful job covering the topic of being lost.

Great book! McPhail does a wonderful job with the topic of being lost. A boy, a bear, friendship and finding the way home. I enjoyed it as much as my child.

This is a must have for anyone who loves Goodnight Moon. This is a WONDERFUL collection of Margaret's work. Several of the poems and stories are published here for the first time. All are just as gentle and kid-friendly as the famous Goodnight Moon.

Love Songs Of The Little Bear presents four new poems by Brown, illustrated with lovely gouache paintings by Jeffers. Simple interactions between a young bear and the seasons blends with a warm family setting in this gentle series of encounters suitable for the very young.

This book is not just for children but for anyone who enjoys clever poetry combined with fun facts about some furry friends.

I fell in love with this book while vacationing in Alaska. As a speech language pathologist, I work with children who have speech and language delays. They really enjoy the catchy rhymes while learning about wildlife not found in the Northeast region of our country.

George Plimpton wants to write a book about the techniques offensive and defensive lineman. The Mad Duck (Alex Karras) and The Bear (John Gordy) will be used for research. Their first meeting for the book places the author, George, in down lineman position in the apartment of one of the men as they hammer him into lamps and such. From there the book takes off on the minds of Karras and Gordy. It is filled with absolute laugh out loud hilarity. The book finishes with Plimpton at Quarterback, but this time for the World Champion Baltimore Colts. Insights to hall of famers Johnny Unitas and Bubba Smith are must reading for football historians. (Smith looking into a goldfish bowl and talking to the fish, "Bubba, Bubba, Bubba"). One also gets introduced to Bob Irsay who dismantles the team. It is a hint of things to come----a move to Indianapolis.

Over 25 years after reading this for the first time, I still remember some of the more hilarious moments: Alex Karras's golf tournament, with the shrieks of wild animals echoing from the woods; Joe Schmidt's basement full of horrible recordings of the Detroit Lions singing The Battle Hymn of the Republic (not to mention the unsold vibrators); Bobby Layne sending Karras out for burgers then abandoning the frightened rookie. Interspersed among the laughs are some wonderful tutorials on the art of football where it really matters--in the trenches with the hogs. Offensive guard John Gordy and defensive tackle Alex Karras, two of the greatest ever to play the game, explain the nearly invisible game of blocking and tackling. This is a sort of cult book for true fans of football and great writing. Come join our congregation!

i found this book in a warehouse book sale and i was intrigued by its title (need i say more?). though brown-paged and a little bent on the front cover, the marked down price was reasonable enough for purchase. and am i glad i bought it! i've never read such an entertaining psych book, it's almost like reading a scintillating short story (of his 5 memorable patients). if you're like me who is only interested in novels that have engaging wordplay and not too much of complicated, freudian psychobabble, this is the book for you. stuffy freudian psychobabblians will also like this book as it does not give out a too commercial feel in its writing. in short, a book both loved by critics and readers.

Towards the end of his working life, Robert Akeret sets out to see whether his work has achieved its goal. Have his past patients gone on to live fulfilling, if not normal lives? He contacts a number of his patients and relates the condition for which they came in for treatment and the experience of recontacting the patient and finding out what has become of them. Sounds pretty ordinary, however as usual, truth is stranger than fiction and the conditions that he has dealt with are sometimes strange beyond belief. A totally absorbing read. A shame it is not readily available.

This is a book that I delight in reading over and over to my 6-year old. The rhymes and glorious illustrations keep my daughter engrossed while enjoying the story and learning life's lessons in a kind and subtle tone.

Your child will be riveted by the tales involving the most lovable bear in children's literature (and you will too!). This memorable character will remain in your hearts and minds for a lifetime. I am purchasing a copy for my friend's five-year-old so that they can experience the pearls of wisdom imparted by Martin Bear with inimitable humor and good nature. The book is modern yet provides moral depth and values. The paintings are sumptuous! Read it and be transported into the realm of Martin Bear and his fears, joys, and tremendous courage. The Penguin, Magic Raccoon, and Nasty Monster are terrific characters too! My children adore this book and I never tire of reading it with them.

I had purchased this book for a friend that is in the child care field. She has read this book to her child every night for the last two weeks. She has even mad a puppet of the bear. I am now buying her a second book that she will be taking into the classroom. Every child will love this book. Looking forward to the next!

I purchased this book for my 5 yr. old, The first time we read it, I knew it would be a long time favorite. We have always lived in the country and we could easily relate to the characters in the story. We loved the adventurous nature of the book - great for a little ones imagination, I was also very impressed with the clever way the author used the "puller/polar" bear concept. This book is great entertainment and as a parent, it is one of my favorites to read to my son. We can't wait for further releases from this author!