Saturday
Sep132008
this week's library book
I've been slowly making my way through the Caldecott winners, and came upon this little treasure.. The Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward. I warn you that this book does involve a child carrying a large gun and attempting to shoot innocent bears, but somehow I still find it all very charming. Winner of the Caldecott in 1953, and deservedly so.. the illustrations are lovely.
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09.13.2008
Reader Comments (12)
i am so happy to come across your blog! what a breath of fresh air. i look forward to future library books. i also love crafty things so i linked to you on my own blog, zenbebe.blogspot.com. thanks!
I love the illustrations-- we got this one before Tate was born. The ending at least turns out sweet with no casualties.
I grew up with this book (my brother's favorite) and recently found a copy for my own kids. somehow I had forgotten the gun bits and just remembered the *feeling* of the book. it took me a minute, but I decided to read it to them anyway. I agree; sweet book & great illustrations nonetheless :)
Thanks so much for including the link to other C. award winners. What a great list to work our way through!
Ahhh... 1953... children carrying guns and hunting, men slapping their secretaries behinds... I'm glad its 2008.
It was my dad's favorite book when he was a little boy. My parents gave it to Thomas for his last birthday and it's now his #1 choice.
It's one of my son's favorite books as well.
I miss library books. The smell, the feel. I think I should renew my library card.
I just bought this book for my nephew's birthday! I love the illustrations! :)
I found this book at a library book sale and snatched it up just for the illustrations!
i loved this book as a kid, i gave it a look a couple years ago and was shocked because the story is rather sad, but still love it, as a teenager i used it to keep flowers between the pages.
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