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From School Library
Journal
PreS—This third book about a
sweet little bear who is learning small, important lessons in
heartwarming ways opens with the happy discovery of a three-leaf
clover. Bear's worries begin when Mouse says, "If you find one with
four leaves, it means that you're lucky." As Bear searches for one,
the other animals tell him that he'll never be successful, making
him feel "very unlucky." True to form, Foley brings the story to a
surprising and uplifting conclusion that reinforces the joys of
friendship. This gifted graphic artist has an inspired
understanding of a young child's world. He isn't timid about
employing almost identical pictures on each page: a mound of green
grass, a sprinkling of clover, the small bear, and—in most
cases–one other animal. The background is always a clean, bright
white. Each opposing page, on which the text resides, has a
different pastel shade. The most essential variations are the
succession of featured critters and Bear's position and expression
in response to each of them. The simplicity of the text, theme, and
illustrations makes this an excellent choice for the very
young.
内容简介
When Bear’s friend Mouse
informs him that a clover with four leaves “means that you’re
lucky,” he begins to search for one. One by one, other animals stop
by with comments on his quest. As time goes by, Bear feels
increasingly unlucky until Mouse stops by again and makes a
discovery that lifts Bear’s spirits. Like Thank You Bear (2007) and
Don’t Worry Bear (2008), this unpretentious picture book uses a few
expressive lines, a few flat colors, and minimal shading to tell a
story with a twist at the end. A simple picture book for young
children. Preschool. --Carolyn Phelan