When I searched Goodreads for This is the Bear (1986) what should I find but four This is the Bear stories! Sarah Hayes's rhyme flows easily. Her characters have personality, and she even includes a clue midway through the story to help youngsters predict -- or at least comprehend -- the conclusion. "This is the bear all cold and cross who did not think he was really lost." Some sentences are constructed across pages, and this prompts the reader to pause. In my opinion, this pausing may support children's decoding of syntax. Helen Craig's pictures perfectly complement the text to portray each character's emotional journey. She adds dialogue boxes to layer on complexity.
The Classroom Hub has Teddy Bear Color by Code Coloring page. Homewithmommy has a Rainbow Bear Toddler Folder. Mysty Lohmeyer has Teddy Bear Interview Sheet.
