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Mr. Bear: Squash-You-All-Flat
Mr. Bear, the neighborhood nuisance, roams the forest squashing the houses of other animals until he finally gets his own comeuppance.
44 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1950
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December 17, 2021
Love this book! It is one of my husband's favorite books as a child. He remembers his mom reading it to his brother and him, just like I remember my mom reading Doctor Dolittle stories to my brother and me. Great memories! I will be reading it at storytime this summer at "Teddy Bear Storytime." (Dress in PJs and bring your favorite bear or stuffed animal!)
October 23, 2015
A bully gets his comeuppance and the forest is once again safe for the small animals in their commune. The illustrations make this book. Somewhere [I think] I read it is a favorite of the cartoonist Gary Larson.
July 17, 2008
This was my very favorite book as a child. I read it, and had it read to me, countless times. Now I read it to my 3 daughters.
March 21, 2008
I didn't realize this book was on my daughter's bookshelf until I heard my husband reading it to her over the baby monitor one day. Clearly written by a mad genius, "Mr. Bear Squash You All Flat" tells the tale of a restless bear who relieves the symptoms of insomnia by squashing the homes of small woodland animals. Hillarity insues. I think this book is out of print but it's worth some searching.
August 17, 2022
An older picture book that reminds me a bit of the three little pigs, but only in the woods. I don’t know how the roof doesn’t get squashed, but best to not ask too many questions when your reading children’s books.
May 23, 2008
Read as a child. Just recently bought a used copy on e bay.
March 18, 2009
An absolute classic!
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October 29, 2011A customer said this was her favorite book when she was a little gitl and she wanted to get a copy for a shower gift to start a library for a new baby. Made me smile :D
November 4, 2018
Mr. Bear truly does what to squash you all flat. I, however, am not one to give up the ending. No spoiler alert here. Turn the page. It is a quick read, afterall.
February 28, 2022
This was my favorite book as a child and it was just as amusing to read now as it was when I was younger. Such a cute story with great illustrations
February 13, 2017
I read that Gary Larson of The Far Side really liked this book when he was three. It is a pretty good story and this edition has an afterward by Gary Larson.
November 7, 2014
This is a kids' classic that somehow escaped my attention, but somehow I discovered it in the library. I'm glad I did! It's about a bear who is sooooo insensitive! He squashes his big bear butt on all sorts of forest houses owned by timid forest creatures. Timid...until they teach him a BEARY good lesson. This edition has a nice foreword by Far Side's Gary Larson, who was a huge fan of the book and has now shared it with us. See how luck finds me? How about you?
April 16, 2014
This book has been a favorite in our household for years. My father loved this book as a child and has made sure every grandchild received a copy. It tells the story of a bear who grumpily squashes things when he's had a night of no sleep. Very funny. Great for doing voices and entertaining kids!
May 13, 2022
What a funny little book! I found this at a second-hand shop (I had gone in there looking for jewelry, and left with a children's book!) and thought it was the funniest thing. The story is great, the bear gets his comeuppance, and the illustrations are just adorable! I love Mr. Bear's grump-face so much! This is definitely getting a special place on my shelf.
December 13, 2008
A small press gem from Purple Horse Press. Awesome!
July 9, 2011
Mr Bear loves to squash things. Kids think it is a funny story. From Purple press publishers.
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June 25, 2013One of my all time favorite children's books. Grab a copy. You will be glad you did!
November 8, 2008
This book is so very funny!
January 26, 2015
This bear is a total jerk!
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