  | Nothing's wrong! : a hare, a bear, and some pie to share Author: John, Jory | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
When Anders the hare insists that nothing is wrong, Jeff the bear gets his friend to share what is bothering him by giving him space while still being supportive.
| Illustrator: | Kraan, Erin |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.20 Points: .5 Quiz: 521618 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/23)
School Library Journal (04/01/23)
Booklist (05/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2023 A pie that plops, a mood that drops, and a friendship that never stops are the main ingredients of John’s latest zany adventure. In this follow-up to 2021’s Something’s Wrong, friends Hare and Bear decide to have a picnic. Hare makes a pie and then takes a walk in the woods as it cools on the windowsill. A heavy rain ensues, and the pie becomes a sodden mess. Hare tries to rescue the picnic with what he can find in the pantry: a can of baked beans, a sprouting potato, a shoelace, a pencil, some yarn, a salt shaker. Ebullient, garrulous Bear shows up, but the thoroughly miserable Hare takes off, refusing to talk. Bear persists, finally getting Hare to open up and, in a hilarious four-page sequence juxtaposing Bear’s and Hare’s reactions, reveal his sad picnic items. The illustrations, done with woodcut and linocut prints plus colored pencils, create a wonderfully textured, vivid world. A great resolution involves a picnic, many forest animals, and a resounding message about the power of always being there for your friends. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 04/01/2023 K-Gr 2—This book gives new meaning to, "I'm fine, it's fine, everything's fine!" in a most delicious way. Anders has spent the morning baking a yummy pie for his friend Jeff to share during their upcoming picnic. Unfortunately, things do not turn out well when a rainstorm ruins the pie cooling on the windowsill. Rather than share the bad news with Jeff, Anders acts as if everything is fine. He hides his disappointment, but not very well. Meanwhile, Jeff can't quite figure out what is wrong with Anders. Readers will be laughing out loud while learning the dynamics of friendship from two very different perspectives. Kraan's illustrations add so much to the text. The charming characters will have readers rooting for all involved, especially when all the woodland creatures join in the fun. This book is a wonderful exploration of the complexities of friendship and the importance of understanding unspoken cues, which children don't always grasp, but are keen to know more about. VERDICT A gentle reminder for all ages that life's ups and downs can be shared, this book is a welcome addition to any elementary library.—Darla Kaminsky - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
