A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BEAR SPOTTING by Michelle Robinson is an adorable picture book adventure.
Robinson’s quirky approach to storytelling is sure to entice young readers. An adorable child narrator carrying a field guide provides readers with useful and sometimes silly information about identifying and interacting with bears in the forest.
David Robert’s use of graph paper, appealing typography, and endearing characters make the book particularly appealing.
Librarians will find a large audience for this outdoor adventure. Pair the book with animal books and field guides for a fun display. The field-note theme has lots of possibilities for science projects and nature connections. Encourage children to write their own story about a favorite animal encounter incorporating both fact and fiction.
To learn more about the author, go to http://michellerobinson.co.uk/.
Published by Bloomsbury on February 9, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
