Maybe A Bear Ate It! by Robie H. HarrisIllustrated by Michael Emberley
Abstract: At bedtime, a young boy who cannot find his favorite book imagines the various creatures that might have taken it from him.
Orchard Books, 2008.
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Talk about a topic kids can relate to! (And adults, too, I would guess). Strong points of this book include wonderful repetition and predictability; more difficult, non-repeated words have picture clues to help the reader along. And, of course, a great storyline and humorous illustrations. And, that "wolf suit" looks familiar...
This happened to me JUST LAST NIGHT so it is certainly a topic I can relate to.
I love this book for all the reasons Kris lists. In addition, I think the pictures can be revisited for further examination & discussion. My favorite spread has to be the "Maybe a SHARK swallowed it!"
I wonder if it's being considered for the Mock Caldecott? I love the way the pictures start the story even before the title page.
Robie Harris has really rocked my world this year!! I have a hard time choosing this as my most favorite early reader...I want my Geisel loves to have more "meat" to them.
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