Shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.
Text, illustration and design all combine to make this an outstanding picture book. Mouse is cross, there’s a bear – a polar bear – on his chair, he won’t move and ‘There isn’t any room to spare. We do not make a happy pair’. The bear is apparently oblivious to Mouse and his growing rage, though readers will notice him take an occasional sly peek at his companion, deftly illustrated in just one line of eyebrow. Collins’s illustrations also brilliantly capture Mouse’s changing moods, from anger through to resignation. The text is a joy to read, a series of funny statements constructed – Dr Seuss-like – around words that rhyme with chair. A sequel – There’s a Mouse in My House – must follow. This superb picture book is set to become a classic. ~ Andrea Reece
Louise from Nosy Crow says: “This hilarious and highly original story featuring mouse and bear with just one chair is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen. Children will laugh out loud and parents will love the clever nature of the story.”
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Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour AwardPoor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and it just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has eventually gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But wait - is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed There's a Bear on my Chair and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
There's a Bear on my Chair features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
There's a Bear on my Chair is available in Hardback, Paperback, Ebook, Board book
There's a Bear on my Chair was written by Ross Collins and published by Nosy Crow
£7.99
