I Am a Bear (Hardcover)

from mirrani

Yes, I found this to be a sad story, but I also found it to be a story of love and acceptance. What I couldn't figure out is if the bear was a live one or a teddy bear, BUT I don't think we are meant to really worry about that. This is a children's book and while some children wonder, most just a...

from melodyreads

Interesting way to treat homelessness ...

from sdbookhound

I thought a lot more could have been done to further the theme of acceptance and homelessness brought forth in I Am a Bear. Even though it is a children's book, there was so much more that could have been said to help children learn about how to treat those who are different. The pictures were be...

from kyurenka

Is this bear a real bear or a teddy bear? He is homeless in NYC just like a homeless person, sad, hungry, dirty - until a little girl discovers and loves him. The illustrations are soft and sweet but this is ultimately a sad story.

from eduscapes

I AM A BEAR by Jean-Francois Dumont is a heart-breaking picture book about homelessness, compassion, and acceptance. Dumont tells the story of a homeless bear living in a city on the edge of society. Even a little kindness brings happiness into his otherwise lonely life. Dumont is a magnificent s...