I liked it. It was a fun read

I have used this book for five or six years as a storyreader in schools all over the east coast. It is a story of freedom and justice, love and compassion and has sparked some marvelous discussions in 4th,5th and 6th grades. A warm story of an angry man who befriends a misused bear and sets him free and in that act frees himself of his own anger and mistrust. I love this book!!

After reading this book, (as well as while reading it), I felt a warm feeling inside. This is the perfect book when you need a dose of compassion, love, and caring. This book is a heart-warmer. Through tangible teddy bears, the feelings of nontangible love and compassion are conveyed. This is the perfect book to read (while snuggling up to your teddy bear!). It is not boring - every single page overjoys your heart. I had no second thoughts when giving this book a 10. Very well written. (The sequel, 'The Teddy Bear Bandit' is equally as wonderful.) I am eagerly waiting for the third book of this series.

This is the third book of Bear's adventures. The illustrations of Patience Brewster are a perfect match to Winthop's story. Bear is a charmer; he becomes big brother to a huge panda bear: Roly-Poly. We could only wish there were more books about Bear.

This book and the other 3 in the series show insight of the world of the ghetto in Russia. The hard times and difficult life of Jews in the town are diminished as the warmth, emotions and humor of daily events are told.

Jean Warren has the ability to combine teaching issues with wonderful stories that capture the attention of little ones. She always has terrific suggestions for activities with her books and can easily be utilized by teachers, librarians and best of all - PARENTS!! Please don't stop Jean Warren!!

"Bear at Home" is a very colorful and satisfying book for preschoolers. Basically it involves a tour of bear's house (he lives like a human does, and his pet cat also appears on every page) and his activities in each room, told in rhyming couplets. "This is the hallway where bear climbs the stairs... and this is the library with big, cozy chairs." The book's beginning invites us to "open the door, and what do you see?" which makes for great one-on-one sharing with toddlers, who will be glad to point out the various objects found in the house. The art work is simple, appealing, and very colorful, right down to the endpapers. Best of all, there is a map of bear's house at the end of the book showing all the rooms we have visited. (I would have loved that as a kid, and would have wanted to draw a map of my own house!) A good book for kids ages 1-3.

The best writers, it has been suggested, do not "tell" you the Truth, instead they "show" you the truth. The reason is that "demonstrated" Truth is seen more independently and to a greater degree is free from the author's bias or incompetence, and therefore gives you a clearer understanding of things.

So it is in the case of this very fine book on bears, which demonstrates the Truth ever so logically and objectively and also honors bears as the magnificent creatures they are.

While Mr. Shelton may never win any awards for purely literary achievement (at least not by the sanctimonious standards by which such awards are made), he does understand bears. And this book has a ring of truth more clear, more profound and more consistent, than most books I've ever read.

I reviewed one of Mr. Shelton's other books "Bear Attacks: the Deadly Truth" and many things which are true about that book are true about this one. One is that not everybody will appreciate everything Mr. Shelton writes. In particular, people who cannot face the reality that bears are NOT our cute and furry "friends" but can be vicious, cunning and extremely dangerous, may not like reading about it. Another is that this book also clearly demonstrates the tragic consequences of the stupid idea that animals are more important than people, or that they have rights, (which, being incapable of making responsible, moral decisions respecting others' rights, they most certainly do not!) Particularly dangerous is the idea that people should not participate in the ancient and eternal relationship of "prey and predator," which is to say hunting. Hunting is a natural process and always has been. And both you and your children (not to mention livestock and pets) are always safer in bear country where responsible, controlled hunting is permitted.

Written in a style similar to his other books, this book is easy to read, informative and highly entertaining. And it is Truthful! A must read for anyone venturing into bear country or interested in bears.

Just received my edition of this first published book by author Seeth Miko Trimpert and from beginning to end, was very hard to put down. A real barn stormin' book - can't wait to read her other books when published....a must read for everyone who enjoys great literature and a great story!