Oliver Finds His Way

by Phyllis Root

Book Overview

A small bear looks for-and finds-courage and a way home. While Mama hangs the wash out and Papa rakes the leaves, Oliver chases a big yellow leaf . . . Oliver is so intent on following a blowing autumn leaf that he doesn't even notice that he's lost his way. All alone at the edge of the woods, he starts to cry. He cries and cries - but he is still lost. And so he rubs his nose and tries to think. . . . With characteristic warmth, humor, and a firm faith in the power of pluck, Phyllis Root quietly captures a big, defining moment in the world of a small child.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763613835
• ISBN13: 9780763613839
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

perfect toddler book

I've never written a review before, but I had to contribute here. The illustrations are cozy and charming (Oliver runs just like a toddler!), and Oliver shows commendable initiative (teaching little ones to think things over and come up with solutions). It's also a good participatory book: When Oliver "roars" his way back to his parents, our 2-year-old learned to do the roars. This has become our family's favorite book.

Wonderful Story!

We picked this book up at the library and now we just have to own it! It is a wonderful story about a sweet little bear who while following a leaf gets lost and has to find his way home. The illustrations by Christopher Denise are so precious and my 7 1/2 year old son just loves this book because of them! We have read this book together over and over and over again. He really loves the illustrations and the story. Anything that is so gentle and that can capture the heart of a 7 1/2 year old boy has got to be magic! You can tell that Phyllis Root and Christopher Denise enjoyed putting this wonderful book together! I can't recommend this book enough! This is something that my son and I will spend many times together reading and I will hold onto this book for him so that someday when he has a son we can read it together!

We love this book

"Oliver Finds His Way" is a nice, simple story that I think any child would relate to. And the artwork is just so lovely to look at. My daughter loves to "Roar!" along with Oliver.

I USE THIS ONE TO TEACH LESSONS

This is a wonderful little book that I have found very, very useful in teaching children safety. Oliver, a small bear, wonders away from his family's home and becomes lost in the woods. This is something that most kids do. I remember that well over sixty years ago I had adventures quite like that of our foolish little bear in this story. I use this work to teach children what to do and what not to do when lost. How it is not a good idea to wonder off without telling Mom or dad, and what to do when actually list. Oliver did some things right and somethings wrong. It is an excellent work which children seem to understand and relate to. As to the illustrations. The price of this book is well worth ever dime you spend just for the wonderful art work found in this work. It is truely impressive! All in all I highly recommend this one.

Amazing Book

This book is absolutely amazing. The story is a timeless one, told sparingly and with a child's viewpoint in mind. The illustrations are some of the best I've ever seen, filled with emotion that leaps off the pages. As for J.H., who found the book dangerous: I think your sort of thinking is dangerous. Deciding a book is less worthy because it discusses a real life problem makes no sense, and is the sort of thinking that leads to censorship. Children get lost. Not reading a book about it will not keep it from happening. Use this book as a way to discuss the topic, instead. And by the way, try keeping your kid in a cart next time.