When Big Brown Bear tries to get four very dirty, little bears into the bath tub, they resist his efforts, until he shows them how much fun baths can be.
Shirley Parenteau Books
This author rediscovers the magic of children's writing, with her works infused by a deep love for family. Her tales of bears making friends worldwide are filled with whimsy and charm, evidenced by their international appeal, particularly in Japan. With a new project for older children, she explores themes of friendship and cultural connection, drawing inspiration from historical events and the beauty of international relations. Her writing radiates warmth, hope, and a profound understanding of the childhood world and the complexities of human connection.
Ship of dolls
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
“Tender and funny, this story of friendship and family is reminiscent of Beverly Cleary’s work.” — School Library Journal It’s 1926, and eleven-year-old Lexie Lewis wants to leave Portland, Oregon, where she has been staying with her strict grandparents, and rejoin her mother, a singer in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Lexie’s class has been raising money to ship a doll to the children of Japan in a friendship exchange — and when Lexie learns that the girl who writes the best letter will be chosen to go to the farewell ceremony in San Francisco, she knows she just has to be the winner. Inspired by a project in which U.S. children sent more than 12,000 Friendship Dolls to Japan in hopes of avoiding a future war, Shirley Parenteau’s engaging story has sure appeal for readers who enjoy historical fiction and for doll lovers of all ages.
Dolls of War
- 310 pages
- 11 hours of reading
When America and Japan go to war, will Macy's feelings for her beloved Japanese Friendship Doll change? Bringing the story of the Friendship Dolls forward to World War II, Parenteau delivers another thoughtful historical novel inspired by a little-known true event. 5 1/2 x 7 13/16.
Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up -- what a stare -- and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads together (among other things) and make space for one more?
Badezeit!, sagt Großer Bär
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Was man in Badewannen macht, das muss man nicht erklären. Man wäscht sich dort bei Tag und Nacht. Doch wo sind nur die Bären? Großer Bär staunt nicht schlecht: Seine vier kleinen Bären sind ja von Kopf bis Fuß schmutzig. Kann er sie zu einem Bad überreden? Eine lustig gereimte Bärengeschichte!