  | Beware! Author: Raczka, Bob | |
| Price: $21.18 | ||
Summary:
Using words made up of only the five letters "beware," a little bear named Abe and a bee named Bree, who have been warned about each other, compete for the flowers in their meadow, but end up as friends willing to put aside their differences and share.
| Illustrator: | Day, Larry |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: .60 Points: .5 Quiz: 511228 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/15/19)
School Library Journal (+) (11/01/19)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/01/2019 PreS-Gr 1—"Beware a bear…. Beware a bee!" the bee and bear parents caution their children. Descriptive art in a full spread highlights the warning for little bear Abe and little bee Bree with a "buzz" of dashes and swirls. Both young bear and bee ignore their elders and continue innocently on their own, until a chance meeting between the two creates a panicked confrontation and a frenzied, hurtful fight for escape. Dialogue with expressive pen-and-ink and watercolor art reveal the characters' changing emotions, and beginning readers will find ample opportunity to infer action and understanding of the characters through the art. The confrontation—in which young Bree and Abe progress from ignorance to fear and finally to friendship—emphasizes social emotional learning. VERDICT A suggested first purchase, this title is a strong addition to any picture book collection and an appealing choice for fledgling readers.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX - Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
