FICTION

Angry Bear

by Naira Wilson (text) & illus. by David Creighton-Pester

Tiger Tales. (Touch & Feelings). Jan. 2023. 10p. Board $7.99. ISBN 9781664350533.

COPY ISBN

PreS-K–With touch-and-feel surfaces that range from scratchy to fluffy to a shiny mirror to observe contentment, this board book was written by a doctor to help children get in touch with their feelings—their inner feelings. It’s okay to be mad, or like sticky honey, or move on to fuzzy feelings. It’s all okay. Some adults may find this on the nose, but there are children who need permission to be angry.

VERDICT The bear’s okay. The approach is funny. The safety mirror is sturdy enough for library use.

Reviewed by Kimberly Olson Fakih , Feb 03, 2023

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:

Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.