Why? Why? Why? asks Rabbit. Bear answers patiently . . . except sometimes, Bear just doesn't know why.
Laura Vaccaro Seeger is the author and illustrator of nearly two dozen acclaimed picture books, including the popular Dog and Bear series, the first of which won the Boston Globe Horn Book Medal. She has been awarded a Caldecott Honor twice, for First the Egg and again for Green, and a Geisel Honor twice, for First the Egg and One Boy. Blue, her companion to Green, has received four starred reviews. She lives in Rockville Center, New York with her husband and two sons. Find her online at http-//studiolvs.com/ or on Twitter @lauravseeger
★ "One of Seeger's great talents is distilling a child's concerns
to their essence. . . . This celebration of friendship, which
Seeger moves seamlessly through the seasons, gives children the
opportunity to intuit that, while things change, there is also
stability in love and relationships. A poignant ending reiterates
that bond, which will be touching for children who like to ask
plenty of questions and for the adults on whose laps they
sit."—Booklist, Starred Review
★ A patient bear deftly answers most of a childlike rabbit’s many
'whys.' . . . Not all questions can be answered, but the communion
of friendship lights much of life’s path."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Review
"a rich one-on-one reading experience that will be particularly
resonate for any adult who has cared for a child in the 'why'
phase."—School Library Journal
"The soft, dappled watercolors and furrily sketched linework make
for utterly huggable illustrations, with the big cinnamon bear a
velvety, comforting presence as the wee white bunny gambols
lamblike through the pages. . . . its endearing charm will ensure
solid lapsit cuddles."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books
★ "This reassuring tale, rendered via watercolors on a
lush, green palette, isn't afraid to ask the hard questions
(or in this case, one big question), suggesting that love can
persist in the face of loss. Even young readers who have yet to
experience loss will find resonance in this quiet story in which
answers may not come easy—but steadfastness does."—BookPage,
Starred Review
★ "Seeger's prose is sparse, but the story's impact is vast. Her
beautifully detailed watercolor illustrations feature expertly
blended soft colors, creating an inviting trek through
woodlands--the lush textures of grass, wonderfully puffy clouds and
snow make the feel of nature almost palpable. And bear and rabbit
each exhibit extensive emotions through subtle, soulful facial
expressions. While Seeger's animals may not always know the answer
to the age-old question, readers are sure to find plenty of reasons
to adore this charming picture book. An excellent option for story
time, Seeger's Why? invites audiences of any age to
interact with bear and rabbit as well as their rich
habitat. Why? It's delightful. 'That's why.'"—Shelf
Awareness, Starred Review
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