Description: This hilarious picture book featuring twenty VERY silly bears spring cleaning is perfect for introducing young readers to counting!
Brief description: Kathryn Simmonds lives in Norwich in the East of England with her husband, two daughters and two mischievous guinea pigs. In addition to accident-prone bears, she has written about a shy sunflower seed (Be My Brave Sunflower) and a peace-loving bee (Trouble at the Bug Hotel). She likes visiting the beach, eating cake and reading funny poems.
Review Quotes:
"Simmonds' rollicking verses recount the well-meant mischief, and a couple of Britishisms add charm. Brown's lively line-and-color art brims with personality. . . . A grand time for all." --Kirkus Reviews
"Beautifully illustrated. . . . A hilarious and whimsical ride sure to delight both children and the adults who read to them." --Kirkus Reviews, on THE VERY BEST HUG "Tender and comic. . . . Eminently huggable." --Publishers Weekly, on THE VERY BEST HUG "The roly-poly pair are delightfully expressive and adorable, and the sentiments expressed are those caregivers appreciate and celebrate in their children." --Kirkus Reviews, on YOU MAKE ME HAPPY "This gentle, reassuring story is a calming tale just right for family or group sharing." --School Library Journal, on I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY