Cat And Bear

by Carol Greene, Anne Mortimer (Illustrator)

Bear arrives in a big red box for the child's birthday, and the child loves him immediately. Cat, used to coming first in the child's affections, is unimpressed, and tries all sorts of tricks to stop child loving bear. Then one day, bear disappears and only Cat can help.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Has degrees in English Literature and musicology. She has worked in international exchange programs, as an editor, and as a teacher of writing. Lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.

Reviews

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friendship and jealousy are the themes in this story of a child's birthday gift that is totally unacceptable to the cat. When Bear arrives, Cat feels nothing but contempt for this unnecessary being. The child already has a friend - Cat. Cat does his best to do away with Bear - he pushes him into the bath water and out the window. But Cat has a conscience and Child has enough love in her heart for both Cat and Bear. A bit wordy for the very young, but for slightly older children, this beautifully and colorfully illustrated story is a sweet lesson in love.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminded me of Toy Story. The cat is Woody and the bear is Buzz. All either want to do is make the little girl happy. This book shows that jealousy is not good. It can be harmful to people you really care about and yourself.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It's so sweet and funny. It has a great message for kids about learning to get along and sharing. The pictures are adorable :D

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love, love, love Anne Mortimer's illustrations, especially of kitty cats!!!

[Lindsey Lubker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very sweet book. It's a book about a bear that came in a big red box. Cat wasn't so sure about bear but the both found out what friendship was.

[Stephen Snyder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carol Greene's "Cat and Bear" does a wonderful job of showing children how to work through the feeling of jealousy. Kudos to Carol Greene!

Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library.