Harrison, Joanna
Publisher, Date of Publication:
David Fickling Books/2008
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
PreK - 2nd
Classification: Fiction
An interesting day ensues for a young boy whose dad not only wakes up in a "grizzly mood", but actually turns into a bear after his mom and siblings conveniently leave the house. The boy takes good care of his dad, the bear, by grooming and feeding him, until he sees the huge mess the dad has made and expresses his dissatisfaction. Suddenly,dad- bear whisks the boy away into town where the boy discovers that having a "bear" for a dad has it's conveniences. They spend the afternoon doing "boy" things, and "bear" things like going to the movies, and the park where the boy learns how to scratch his back and climb trees. They return home to have a honey sandwich and watch television. The boy exclaims that this has been the best day ever, saying, "Thanks Dad. Your the greatest, even if you are a bear!" Dad- bear gives the boy a great big bear hug, and suddenly, he's no longer a bear, just a dad. Mom returns home to the horrific mess the two have made during the day. She compares the house to a pigsty....
Reviewer: Johnna Anzaldua
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