Little Bear's Trousers

by Jane Hissey

Book Overview

Little Bear searches for his trousers high and low before he discovers the untrouserly uses his friends have found for them. An enchanting treat.--Booklist. Full color. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399214933
• ISBN13: 9780399214936
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.1" x 8.2" x 0.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Nice Story

Jane hissey has a great way of bringing humor and feeling into this book. I found myself laughing more than once. Today, in this throw-away world, it was fun and refreshing to see that one pair of trousers could be used for so many things! This could lead to some great discussions of reusing things at home. The illustrations are soft and beautiful. Very nice book! Terri "Hunter" Ward, author of One Starry Night and Aunt Tami's Strawberry Farm.

GET THIS BOOK!

This book is a must-have for all parents of young children. I know it will become a family favorite in your family as it has in mine. It is one of the few picture books I have kept on my shelf (I'm 14 now)because of how special it is; I could never give it up. I don't think anyone would be able to say anything bad about this book. It has amazing illustrations. They are super cute, colorful, and life-like. The story is about a teddy bear who awakens to find that his trousers have been misplaced. He goes around all day asking his friends if they have seen them. They all say the same thing- they were using them (for some very unique purposes) but when they were finished with them they let someone else use them. Finaly Little Bear catches up with his pants and it's worth the wait. If you decide to purchase this book pick up a couple more of Jane Hissey's Old Bear stories, you won't be dissapionted in any of them.

Little Bear's Trousers is a visual delight and very sweet

Our (hard copy) of, Little Bear's Trousers, has been read dozens of times! The illustrations are extraordinary, and the creative uses Little Bear's friends make of his trousers are inventive and practical! The story has a joyful ending wherein all the friends can celebrate not only the return of Little Bear's trousers but some time together enjoying a bit of cake. The ONLY complaint I would make about this book (and which was actually pointed out to me by my six 1/2 year old daughter) is that of the nine characters, only two are female. We, however, have rectified this situation by granting them a new sexual status virtually everytime we read this book. Both of my kids (one boy, one girl) adore this book and have for years. Highly recommeded!