Bear Necessities : Review
345904
The storyline was quite good and I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book to others who enjoy reading paranormal romance. I would have enjoy reading more about Kyle and to learn if he and Lilly were able to conceive a child together or if it was just a one time thing with Kutu only.
4555089
This is a great book. Very thoughtful with  refined and inviting illustration and a simple, beautiful narrative.  There are two more "Bear" titles that  are equally joyful and sweet.
1263791
This book is a roaring, bear, good time! I read it in a matter of a few short hours. It was that fun to read. I loved Tyson and Grandpa Gene. They were like Starsky and Hutch. They made a entertaining, good pair. The "pruning scene" was funny. I have drank prune juice before but never a full jug of it. I can imagine the horror and pain that Tyson and his grandfather were in on top of the white throne. Of course, I can not write my review without mentioning the hunt. It did not disappoint me. The hunt was good but the bear meet with Sandy, the big bear was scary. However not scary enough to give younger readers nightmares.
38165
I discovered this movie on Netflix a few nights ago, and decided to watch it. The movie is about this 21 year-old guy who's into bears (basically men who are 20 plus years older than himself), and the struggle he has of getting to finally be with the bear he's had his eyes on. I'm stoked to find out that it's a third movie in the process, but now I have to find the 2nd one online, and watch it since it isn't on Netflix.
902502
This collection is called the "Caring and Sharing Treasury" collection of 5 stories. It's a great price for $10.99 (or lower right now on Amazon) when each story typically retails for $3.99 each. This collection is part of the "Living Lights" Berenstain Bear books which help children learn how God wants them to live every day. Suggested age for this collection is ages 4-8.

My 6 year old has been reading Berenstain Bear books for at least a year or two and loves them! He really liked this collection of 5 books.

"Jobs around Town"-Brother and Sister Bear go all around town learning about the different jobs people do around town. Like Firebear Bob, Beartown Bus drivers... I liked the last page that said these are many things to do and be and it can be hard to choose, so there's no need to worry.

"Get Involved"-Brother and Sister Bear as part of the Cub Club go around all of Bear Country helping those in need especially after a bid rain storm.

"Love Their Neighbors"-Mother Bear and Papa Bear talk about their neighbors and how good they are, except for the disgraceful Boog brothers. But when their car breaks down, someone unexpected comes to help them. Similar to the good Samaritan bible story.

"Gossip Gang"-"-The family gets involved in gossip and then learns its not very nice when people turn around and gossip about you! Especially sister bear.

"The Biggest Brag"-Brother and Sister Bear start to brag too much about their talents and to each other, so Gramps teaches them about pride and what the bible stays.

He liked Gossip Gang and Get Involved the best.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from BookLookBloggers in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
2362659
We have the entire series of Bear books, and I have to admit, while this latest is cute, has the same wonderful illustrations, and my kids love it, the rhyme is not quite up to par when compared to the previous versions.  However, it is still a really good book -and my children enjoy reading it - which, in my "book," is what actually matters the most. I will recommend this latest edition as much as the previous ones.
594447
Having received "Man-eater Bears" as a gift and thoroughly enjoying it, I wanted to put my 2 cents worth in on it.  I was shocked to read the comments recently made by two reviewers panning the book.  As someone who enjoys camping, hiking and hunting in the great outdoors of the Rockies, I'm a fan of all kinds of survival info and am open to considering options that may not be politically correct.  Having read the book cover to cover (which I doubt "Norbert" or "A Speed Shop Owner" did), I found it full of interestingly related accounts of actual bear attacks and bear behavior based on species.  The author made me rethink some of the things I remember people saying to do when I was growing up, such as "playing dead".  I really appreciated his viewpoint that the Native Americans of the regions were experts in dealing with bears, and that we would be better off following their example of moving with stealth and being observant, than walking around with mini dinner bells tied to our equipment.
It seems to me that the two negative reviews were probably written by some sort of National Park Service, politically correct types, whose bear hugging views he clearly disagrees with.  It's one thing to write objective criticism about something you've read, but it's an entirely different matter to try destroying someone just because you have some hidden agenda and using fake names.  Maybe they should write and publish their own books if they're such experts on the subject.  Get a clue people; these are very large omnivores who are clearly losing their fear of people, particularly in the National Parks, where they are protected.  Just ask those kids who were attacked this summer.
I did read Hron's book and I liked it.  He did no more than stress some very good safety practices, and did so in a manner that I felt like I was hanging with my buddies around the campfire.  Information is power and discouraging people from reading a book full of strategies that may well save your life is irresponsible.  "Norbert" is allegedly running around with a 45-70, which almost anybody with a brain stopped using back in the 1800s.  He and his buddy in spirit appear to be typical Amazon review hit men whose reviews are totally transparent for pushing their politically correct agenda.  If they were confident in their reviews they wouldn't hide behind fake names.  I side with all of the other reviewers who used their real names, including two guys with PhDs.  5 Stars for Hron's useful and entertaining book "Man-eater Bears".
4676299
I've been reading Berenstain Bear books since I was a kid. Many of the moral lessons I grew up with were first found within the pages of these bear books. With the passing of Stan and Jan, I wondered if that was going to be the end of the Berenstain Bear legacy. Fortunately their son, Mike, is carrying on the tradition with the latest addition to the Berenstain Bear collection.

Unfortunately though, while the illustrations are reminiscent of Stan and Jan's artwork, the storyline felt somewhat lacking. I love the Autumn and really wanted to enjoy the bears harvest festival adventure. What I found was a story a bit too wordy and a bit to passive to keep my attention. If you are a die hard Berenstain Bear fan, this book might be a nice addition to your collection, but new Berenstain Bear fans may think twice before sharing it with others.
1760636
Normal for Norfolk
Copyright 2012, by Mitzi Szereto
Published by Thelonius T. Bear Books

Normal for Norfolk is anything but normal, with its unflinching realism in a quiet setting marred by murder and mayhem, and coupled with an unusual protagonist--a miniscule BEAR with its name implying a colossal creature who may save the day--the first sign of irony.

Author Mitzi Szereto and her cohort and co-author, Thelonius T. Bear, wrote a marvelous story. Infused with characters possessing limited cleverness, the narrative persona gives us an in-depth account of each character's thoughts and behaviors, moving the plot forward. The style is satire like Kurt Vonnegut or John Kennedy Toole, albeit both American writers, and while the novel is undeniably English, the framework of a general mystery genre is used while suffusing it with elements of the burlesque within an idyllic landscape, creating a consistent tension familiar with British comedy.

Everything was great for me, although I would have rather a man than the bear--sorry Thelonius. If it had been a little man, I might have had more interest in the story. On the other hand, the bear on assignment as a photojournalist was funny in a dry sort of way--imagine: the irony of a wild animal bound by traditional human parameters, contained in human qualities. His having been assigned to the project of a photo book, the little urbine creature had a propensity toward overeating and drinking one too many ales at the local pubs. It turns out he finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation and being harassed by an annoying police chief of limited mental capacity who rests his entire case on Thelonius, this tiny little bear who would not even be able to lift a body, let alone three.

The bear character did create a sort of tension with the human characters, since it was the only character walking about through each town-- apparently oblivious to the wild schemes of the villagers--which we might expect of animals more than human beings.  So there are all sorts of idiots with lethal intent, and a lonely, overweight and amazonian B & B Inn keeper that we presume has an interest in....the bear? Ironic indeed!

A British mystery with brassy lingo and unwitting characters, plenty of expletives, vaudeville action and complications, the reckless brothers, the dreary constable, the traveling foreigners, and the townspeople will all entertain you. This is one of my recommendations. It's quick, it's easy, and it's constructed by an excellent writing team.

L.Nolan Ruiz, Reviewer, Founder | Creator,
International Books Cafe
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2989181
Book is great!  Nice story while providing an interesting view from the bear's perspective.  The illustrations are terrific as well.  Anyone interested in wildlife at the national parks will enjoy this book; especially children.
2588022
There is a horror lurking under little William's basement stairs - a hungry grizzly bear with a taste for little boys and an unnatural interest in their toys. Worst of all, William must deal with this horror on his own, as he lacks the hard evidence needed to alert his parents. Since this is no 'Home Alone', appeasement is William's only way to avoid becoming its next lunch. Ultimately these efforts backfire and draw a new character into the struggle just in time for the final showdown.

Author Helen Cooper possesses a rare insight into children's minds and the childhood world. She knows their twilight places and the monsters that haunt them. And as her other successful works (such as 'The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed') demonstrate, she is particularly adept at depicting those places in rich, colourful pastels, and from the perspective of small children (we see much of William's world at doorknob height and some adults mainly from the neck down). She is also great when it comes to drawing little boys and bears and their families. The piece de resistance comes in the page illustrating William's ultimate nightmare fantasy, a Boschian garden of unearthly delights starring a hot-tubbing, cross-dressing, pancake-flipping, walkman-dancing, TV-watching, electric-train borrowing, bannister-sliding bear in full rampage.

Like the Ahlbergs' 'Peepo', Cooper's illustrations contain some of the most richly humourous explorations of the issue of subjective perception that I have seen in a children's book. Not only is there the obvious question of what does William really see down there, we also get to share the bear's perspective on William and his world (not flattering).

Were there an academy award for best character in this book, the bear would win hands down. This is not to take anything away from William, but there is something powerful in that bear's face that defies quick categorization. This is no teddy bear. He's got an edge, a face that could indeed take a bite out of a little boy. To make matters worse, we often see that bear in an annoyed, even hostile state, as William's frantic attempts at appeasement bomb out big time. Yet in the final showdown there is something indefinable about that bear that grabs our sympathies by the throat. Perhaps in banishing this bear, this archetype of primal childhood fears, the hero is also banishing a fundamental and irretrievable part of childhood itself.

If your reading audience consists of those who insist on starting at the copyright notice and earlier, be forewarned, this book will vindicate all their prejudices, as it features key illustrations both on the title page and after the text has trimphantly concluded. These (and particularly the look on his face!) suggest that reports that the bear has been permanently vanquished may be greatly exaggerated.

This book deserves to be recognized as a classic for 4- to 8-year-olds.
3087806
You get a giftcard worth your value, plus a free teddy bear. It's better than nothing if you usually buy a lot of stuff on amazon. The bear is actually quite cuddly and cute looking. Probably doesn't cost more than a few dollars, but I would say its worth it.

I wish it didn't have the Amazon on the left foot, but maybe that can be removed. Otherwise it's a sightly bear!
2225144
This book is awesome.  It is easy to follow.  I have already knit the large polar bear.  I just have to sew it, stuff it,and put it together.  It doesn't look all that difficult.  There are so many other bear patterns, beautifully displayed in pictures and also clothes for the bears.  I plan to make more of them from this book.  I highly recommend this book.
3736040
I really liked this book.  It had clear instructions, very nice patterns and lots of ideas, but I do recommend having basic sewing skills before attempting some of the bears.  This is one of my go-to books for ideas when thinking about bears.
875321
yep, this was worth the download and read.  funny!  suspense-filled.  good pacing.  did i say funny?!  another reviewer mentioned shaun of the dead and monty python.  spot on assessment for describing the humor in the book.  i hope you enjoy it like i did.  and watch out for bears!!!  :-)
1922984
I did a Reddit gift exchange with a lady and the theme was rilakkuma. She was wanting it for her 10 yr old daughter and I felt bad at first because she sent me quite a few things and all I could afford was this size of the bear. (Any bigger was almost 20$ yikes) I was hoping it wasn't so small that you couldn't do anything with it however I seen the pictures people have posted and was very pleased to see that this bear is the PERFECT size to take with you or play with or even have it sitting on the bed as a decoration. I really hope the little girl liked it, if the lady who did the gift exchange is reading  this please contact me on my Instagram @urbanbeauty to tell me how it went!
3040246
I am absolutely in love with this book,pity it's missing the entirevsection on making miniature bears. The rest is very helpful though!