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Shirley Parenteau has written a number of books for children, including ONE FROG SANG. She lives in Elk Grove, California. David Walker has illustrated several children s books, including DOMINO by Claire Masurel and FLIP, FLAP, FLY! by Phyllis Root. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Between the unerringly positive approach to a common early-childhood dilemma and the can't-miss rhyme, this volume will likely find its place on many a daycare shelf. -Kirkus Reviews Rhyming text is simple enough for a preschool audience, and the lesson the bears model about sharing, though obvious, will be welcomed by many teachers and parents. -Publishers Weekly Parenteau's brief rhythmic text is bouncy and light, and ideal for reading aloud. Themes of sharing and compassion are introduced in developmentally appropriate, subtle ways, and the bears' discovery of their own resolution is a refreshing conclusion to the story. Walker's acrylic illustrations match the airy lyricism and mood of the text. -School Library Journal Along with the visual treat of watching softly colored bears and chairs on expanses of white pages, this book cleverly melds words and art. -Booklist
