Bear Has a Belly
Bear Has a Belly
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Pajama Press
Just the Series: Big, Little Concepts   

Series and Publisher: Big, Little Concepts   

Annotation: From the author of Animals Move, another Big, Little Concepts photographic celebration of children, animals, and our wonderful, diverse bodies.
Genre: [Biology]
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #360138
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Pajama Press
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 09/13/22
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-7727-8268-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-7727-8268-4
Dewey: 571.3
LCCN: 2022417904
Dimensions: 24 cm
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist

Whittingham's book for very young children has a repetitive text that begins: "Rabbit has ears Long, floppy ears. / Rabbit has ears." Each clear, full-color photograph shows one of nine animals on the left side of the page; on the right is a smaller picture of a child revealing their corresponding body part along with the words "I do too!" The name of the animal is printed in a bold typeface of one of several colors, while the child's statement is shown in the same yellow, green, red, or blue. The highlighted body parts include ears, eyes, nose, cheeks, and tongue, and the featured kids come from several different backgrounds. At the book's conclusion, five simple activities, which use the text for inspiration, are suggested for playtime. This entertaining activity book will work well for one-on-one sharing and as a toddler storytime selection, since it encourages children to shout out the refrain while pointing to the body part being named. Due to the repetition, this title could also serve as a beginning reader for slightly older children.

Kirkus Reviews

Animals' physical features compared side by side with children's.This picture book compiles photographs of familiar animals along with similarly adorable kids. The simple, repetitive text has a singsong-y feeling: "Owl has eyes- / Big, round eyes. / Owl has eyes. / I do too!" A close-up of the owl's face is paired with an image of a bespectacled, tan-skinned child looking up from an easel at the camera. Other pages compare showcase body parts like ears, nose, legs, and, of course, the titular belly. The images are detailed-one stunning picture even depicts the tiny insects stuck to a frog's tongue midlick. The kids portrayed are diverse in terms of race and ability. The repeated refrain of "I do too!" invites readers to pick up the rhythm and to reflect on their own body parts. The book closes with a note about the importance of movement and body positivity for a child's growth and development along with a list of suggested activities to try together. The format, repetition, and neutral observations make this a refreshing title among body books for toddlers and preschoolers. (This book was reviewed digitally.)A welcome message of appreciation for human (and animal!) bodies. (Picture book. 2-4)

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Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: P-2
Lexile: AD200L

Bear has a belly:

A soft, round belly.

Bear has a belly.

I do too!



Excerpted from Bear Has a Belly by Jane Whittingham
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In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies Bear has a belly: a soft, round belly. Bear has a belly. I do too! Do you have a nose like Fox, cheeks like Squirrel, and a tongue like Frog does? In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, Bear Has a Belly points out Moose's legs, Otter's back, and Duck's feet, inviting little ones to chime in with every body part they share in common. Bright photographs of the animal friends are paired with images of real children of diverse backgrounds and abilities who are joyfully engaging with that body part. Jane Whittingham, author of Animals Move and A Good Day Ducks, channels her expertise as a children's librarian into yet another celebration of active preschooler fun. The chant-along text supports pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching age-appropriate activities invite further exploration and learning. The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless repetitions of foot-stomping, belly-laughing, body-positive story times.


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