Good Job, Little Bear

by Martin Waddell

Book Overview

While exploring in the forest with Big Bear, Little Bear sets out on his own adventures. All by himself, he finds a rock to climb and a branch to bounce on. And every step of the way, Big Bear is nearby to praise him for a job well done. But when Little Bear tries to cross a stream, he finds himself in trouble. Of course, Big Bear is always there to lend a reassuring hand. Now, the award-winning team of Waddell and Firth tell another classic tale...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763607363
• ISBN13: 9780763607364
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

I'll be there when you need me... always

"Once there were two bears, Big Bear and Little Bear. Big Bear is the big bear and Little Bear is the little bear."Each of these Little Bear books by Martin Waddell opens in this delightfully familiar way. My two-year-old cozies in right beside me in anticipation of the beginning of one of these books (because once you read one, you have to read them all).In "Good Job, Little Bear", Big Bear encourages Little Bear in all his exploring and yet, when Little Bear makes a mistep, Big Bear is there to help, support, and reassure... Little Bear is able to regain his confidence with the help of Big Bear's sensitive parenting (because, even though he looks like a big bear, he really is just a very good parent)."Good Job, Little Bear" is a book that will remain behind on my bookshelves as my son grows. In the fine tradition of books that reassure about parental love, Waddell has captured the sentiments of parents around the world. The last line of the book, "I'll be there when you need me... always" gave me a catch in my throat and, I have to admit, a tear in my eye.

Cute Book

This is a really good book for young kids. My 3 year old daughter loves it and laughs hysterically when Little Bear falls in the water. And it has a really sweet, comforting ending which is great right before bed. I also think it is a good length for little ones, not too wordy. I think little ones can really identify with Little Bear and the things he does in this one. Cute book!

Good Job, Little Bear

After reading all of the little bear books, I would have to say that this is one of my two year olds favorite book. My son loves the little bear/big bear adventure stories.( Please write more) I would highly recommend this book to parents, teachers and fellow librarians.

Lovely story

This would have to be my favourite of all the Little Bear, Big Bear stories. My three year old loved hearing about the adventurous little bear, and the relationship between the two bears is so lovingly drawn. I would definitely recommend this book.

So sweet!

If you liked the other Little Bear/Big Bear books by Martin Waddell, you will love this one too! It's so sweet to read! Little Bear is adventurous,but stays close to Big Bear and asks that he "watch". Big Bear is encouraging and always supporting. When Little Bear slips, Big Bear picks him up and comforts him, but continues to be encouraging. It's a wonderful story of a parent's love- never-ending and always present.