Bossy Bear

by David Horvath

Bossy Bear is very bossy. He wants everything his way and he wants it NOW! In his picture book debut, the founder of the hugely successful Uglydolls franchise has created an irresistible new children’s book character. With bold graphic art and hilarious, simple text, this book will have young readers recognizing -- and laughing at -- their own bossy tendencies.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

my biography...

[Kean Soo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needs more Turtle.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and funny - enjoyable for all ages

[Sebastien · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't agree with the moral of this story. Don't let all the haters bring you down Bossy Bear, sharing is for suckers. Bossiness is what it's all about.

[Y.Poston]

cute exploration of an overbearing person

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is pretty funny.

[shui · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first bossy bear book which is about a very bossy bear. Although bossy bear doesn't really change his bossy ways in the end, but he meets a new friend through which we see that Bossy Bear despite his bossiness , Bossy Bear really has a big heart . The characters are so precious and let's face it, we can all be a bossy bear sometimes.

[Ashley Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bossy Bear would be a ok (I think there is better books to use) book to use when you notice children in your classroom not sharing or being in control. The students and you can talk about the behavior Bossy Bear has and what behavior they think he needs to change. The conversation can then be geared toward what actions and behaviors are appropriate in the classroom.

[J-Lynn Van Pelt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bear always tells others what to do until he gets a friend who tells him not to and then is happy.

The illustrations are bright, including a blank page to symbolize when bossy bear loses his friends and is all alone.

[moved to storygraph robina_khalid · Rating 4 out of 5]

while i don't think my toddler quite gets the cautionary tale that is "bossy bear," she does enjoy chanting "ceen my yoom! make my bed!", "gimme ever-thing!" and "bossy bear all alone!" as she turns the pages.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was fine/okay but after only one read my kids had memorized the entire story and kept asking questions about, "What's bossy mean?" and, "He took the balloon from the turtle, why?" So Horvath is getting an extra star for being that effective in a short amount of space.

[Irina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a bear who is very bossy and learns that he doesn't have to be that way. This book has very few words with some pages that consist of no words. It is very self explanatory, and children love reading the pictures!

[rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

how cute is this book?....and you can download the wallpaper. (thanks for the recommendation, lynette and derek)

[Erynn]

Bossy Bear's To Do List: 1. Do what I want 2. Take me where I want to go. 3. HURRY UP!

[Thia]

manners

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyed more than the 2nd title by this author with the same character. bossy bear is well...bossy and suffers loss of friends because of it---until he finds a friend who accepts him as is.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about me.

[d4 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this for my cubcake, because he's a big, bossy baby. :P

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple story but very profound.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theo really liked reading this one, and I thought it was fun, too. The simple illustrations and life lessons remind be of Elephant and Piggie, but no quite as good. They are hard to top.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the pictures in this book are really cute. Plus Bossy Bear is really funny!

[Rosa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bossy Bear is bossy and greedy so no one wants to be friends with him (and I can't say I blame them). The illustrations are cutesy and the colors are vibrant.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book we get for each child from the library when the 'it's mine' stage goes around. Its been helpful for us.

[Marcie · Rating 2 out of 5]

OK, but not my favorite. Perhaps preschoolers and their parents will go for it.

[Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very good.

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was alright... I don't really think that Bossy Bear comes out the other side a better bear. Maybe just more aware of his actions/behaviour.

[Lrubin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun read! Great for babysitting!

[Aphie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wryly hilarious. Great for shoring up my beginner reader's confidence, and giving him a challenge or two, as well.