Shut the Door

by Robert Lopshire

Unavailable for almost 20 years, a funny easy-reader about responsibility gets a fresh new look!When a little bear forgets to close the door to his house, he encounters a series of unwelcome (and untidy) visitors--including a swarm of flies, an egg-loving skunk, and a moose in search of a bath! This rhymed easy-reader by Robert Lopshire--author of Put Me in the Zoo and I Want to Be Somebody New! --is perfect for beginning readers, and its surprise ending (in which the little bear's mom forgets to shut the door herself-- oops! ) will leave kids giggling with glee while reinforcing the message that we ALL need to be responsible for our actions. With charming new illustrations by Maria Karipidou, this is the kind of classic, funny Beginner Book with a message that kids, parents, and educators will adore!Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens

1 pages, Hardcover

First published December 6, 1993

About the author

Robert Lopshire wrote and illustrated the Beginner Books Put Me in the Zoo, I Want to Be Somebody New!, and New Tracks I Can Do! He died in 2002.

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, energetic book that maintains a coherent and pleasant rhyming structure throughout. Very fun catch phrase!

[Julianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty darn funny...he kept forgetting to shut the door...then finally he does...his mom comes in...she forgets to shut the door!!🤪🤦‍♀️🪰🐸🦨🐾

[Miss Pippi the Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book about leaving the door open at your house and critters make themselves at home. The bear cub works hard at bringing the critters out before mom returns. And there are pies in the story as well! A little lengthier than my usually storytime book, but it has potential!

Reviewed from a library copy.

[Le Maistre Chat · Rating 4 out of 5]

It seems like most of the Beginner Books NOT by Dr. Seuss didn't use rhyme, despite its importance at multiple stages of cognitive development. So I was pleasantly surprised when my toddler discovered this Robert Lopshire Beginner Book at the library. It's a delightful story about a suburban bear cub trying to be responsible.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for beginner reader. Funny and cute.

[L.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute one my toddler accidentally pulled off the library shelf! Also a good reminder to a mama who’s always having to tell her children close the door… sometimes I forget to shut the door too 😉

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bear forgets to shut the door and many uninvited guests go in the house while momma bear is out.

[Chance Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so cute! I actually grew up with this one and I still like it. The art is spot on and cute. The characters have their own personality and I just love that frog. The story is done in a poetic form which really adds to this as it would be simple story. I also like the concept and funny enough my Illustrator tells me to Shut the door quite often. The concept is quite smart when you realize the moral is when you leave your house open you don't what what or who will come in.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I've ever met a Robert Lopshire book that I haven't loved. This book had fun surprises and a twist at the end. It made my Zander - 5 years old - smile and perhaps even laugh. So I call it a great parent/child read!

I love the rhyme of the lines - I'm sure they are helpful to beginning readers.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so cute. My grandchildren laughed and laughed, they love it.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

For: readers looking for a funny book with a lilting rhyme.

Possible red flags: lack of responsibility/listening to one's parents; stress.

[Lebron James · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Christine Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Cute story told in rhyme.

[Kelly]

The text is from 1993, and it's as good as I expected it to be. It's a great story.