101 Great Books for Kids List, Evanston Public Library (IL)
A rollicking, hilarious picture book. With its rhyming, easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations, this rib-tickling story is perfect for reading aloud to a group or for beginning readers to tackle on their own. - Read Brightly
Outstanding....sure to become [a] favorite at your house....a delightful read-together with emerging readers. - Christian Science Monitor
Delightful....if you read only ONE bear-related picture book this year, let it be this one.....The ultimate read aloud to large groups as well as one on one lapsits. - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal
My own personal favorite....This'll knock your socks off. - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal
One of those books destined to become a classic, one that kids will ask to be read over and over again, a great choice for storytimes.... just so much fun. - Youth Services Book Review
Essential. Scott's illustrations are luminous! Gorgeous. Glowing....the words and pictures are a cohesive whole that will delight every reader. A master text for picture book writers - it'd be great to share with any creative writing class. - Kiss the Book Jr.
Daniel Bernstrom's complete joy in the English language is married to an equally complete understanding of what makes children laugh. This sticky, fuzzy, action-packed tongue-twister will delight readers as young as 8 months old, while inspiring seven year-olds to write poetry, since he's made it look so fun. I have been reading Bernstrom's work with delight for a good while. Expect this one to become a beloved classic. - Emily Jenkins, author of A Greyhound, a Groundhog and Harry Versus the First One Hundred Days of School
An exhilarating romp....A Bear, A Bee, and a Honey Tree will be all the buzz for home story times both for adults - who will have a rollicking good time reading aloud - and kids - who will want to hear it again and again. The book will be a hit for classroom reading and would make a terrific addition to public library preschool programs. A Bear, A Bee, and a Honey Tree is a must for any children's book collection. - Celebrate Children's Books
A snappy, fast-moving readaloud for youngest readers, with ample visual punch lines to boot. - Publishers Weekly
Memorable language and enjoyable, colorful, interesting illustrations make this a standout title to share with young readers. After reading it once, I had to read it again. A winner! - Myra Zarnowski, educator, Queens College, NY
Sure to be a read-aloud hit. - Libby Bergstrom, Global Reach Libraries, Highland Ranch, CO
The bear and the bees are adorable, just adorable. What a wonderful story to read to your child. - Roxanne, Arts & Letters Books
Humorous... readers see characters through a few well chosen words... don't miss the character expressions on each page. - Pamela Gombert, Educator, Bowen Elementary
A rowdy, rhythmic read aloud featuring a hungry, fuzzy brown bear and a hive of angry bees. Read along as they come face-to-face in an epic showdown! - @maistorybooklibrary
The characters' expressions are a hoot. - Alisa Edwards, Napa Bookmine
