The Easter Bear by Michelle Keyes

Nov 14

Summary

He looked like a bear and growled like a bear, but the things he enjoyed were very unbearlike indeed—eating chocolate, painting, and hiding things, just like the Easter Bunny. And becoming the next Easter Bunny was Finn's dream. But with hops that shake the forest floor and less-than-pawfect basket-weaving skills, he has his work cut out for him. Finn's creativity and determination leads to an egg-traordinary surprise, proving Easter magic comes in all furry shapes and sizes.This playful story addresses important lessons like facing challenges, self-belief, and perseverance. With its whimsical text and vibrant, painterly illustrations, it's sure to capture the attention of young readers and keep them entertained from start to finish.

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The Easter Bear is a holiday story, but one with a message that can be enjoyed all year round. When an adorable young bear has his heart set on becoming the next Easter 'bunny,' he works hard to complete all of the necessary tasks to achieve his dream.

The holiday of Easter is really just the underlying theme of this wonderful story. The real focus is the importance of life skills such as perseverance, dedication, and belief in oneself. This story shares with young readers the possibility of achieving the impossible, when you work hard and have faith in your journey. The book also has a playfulness in the absurd… a little cub as an Easter bear? Who ever heard of such a thing. I can already hear the giggles for this delightful read-aloud.

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