Oh, Bear

Written by Melissa Nelson Greenberg · Illustrated by Ruth Hengeveld

A kite gets stuck, but a surprise awaits Bear at home.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 64 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bear's birthday joy turns to dismay when his kite gets stuck and rips. But as Bird takes the broken kite to his nest, an unexpected surprise awaits Bear. Discover a tale of nature, renewal, and the true gift of friendship.

From the publisher

Bear receives a bright yellow kite for his birthday and flies it until . . . it gets stuck in a tree and rips. Oh, Bear. Lucky for Bear, Bird is busy building a nest and flies his broken kite home, where an even better surprise awaits him. A story about nature, renewal, and friendship—the best gift of all.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about bears Books about birds Books about friendship Books about kites Books about toys, dolls and puppets

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.8

out of 7

5.0

“The whimsical watercoloring and playful text make Oh, Bear a delightful story of fun and friendship. The soft illustrations give it a high re-readability appeal, as does Bear's good natured attitude. Yet for all it's fun, there's a nice level of depth to the tale, of celebrating when your loss becomes another's gain.”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

4.5

“This book had a thoughtful message of sharing and loving. Bear is a good example of not hanging on to possessions when they need to be passed on to help someone in need.”

The Fun Uncle

Trusted reviewer

4.8

“The illustrations in this book are so soft, and while the story isn't long, it's delightfully sweet and charming, leaving plenty of room for the reader's imagination to wander.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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