Over, Bear! Under, Where?
by Julie Hedlund (Author) Michael Slack (Illustrator)
A hilariously clever story of wordplay and unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of 7 Ate 9 and Eats, Shoots, and Leaves.
Over and Under are two friends, and they're enjoying a day at the park. They go on the swings (Over goes over Under) and the seesaw (Under is under Over). They meet a hot-dog dog (who joins them for a hot dog). And then they spot . . . a bear! (Unbearable!) But is he really the overall scary creature they first understand him to be? In this hilariously punny story that will have readers laughing out loud as they pick apart the wordplay, a pair of pals overcome their fears as they discover that friendship underpins all.
Praise for Over, Bear! Under, Where?
I adore this book. Am Over Come with emotion . . . er laughter. It's Jeff Mack on steroids, and every English teacher from kindergarten up to college needs to have it. THAT good. --Jane Yolen, bestselling and award-winning author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
The absurdity of the premise, which swings around to fit the wordplay, will elicit laughs, while the wordplay will entertain and challenge younger readers. --BCCB A whimsical 'Who's on First'-like picture book . . . that earns its giggles. --Publishers Weekly
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Publishers Weekly
Composed of puns and wordplay employing "under" and "over," Hedlund delivers a whimsical "Who's on First"-like picture book, following characters Under, a mole; Over, a green-blue bird; and Dog, "a hot-dog dog." The characters are enjoying themselves in and around a playground--until Bear emerges from the woods and chaos ensues. Hedlund's spare text is conveyed in lines and through speech bubbles: "Push, Over!" one bubble reads, as Under sits in a swing seat. "Under is over Over," the page across the gutter reads, as the mole soars high on the swing. Dynamic, gradient-washed digital illustrations by Slack amplify humor through goggle-eyed animals and an uncluttered palette. A slim tome that earns its giggles. Back matter includes an author's note and a glossary. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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I adore this book. Am Over Come with emotion . . . er laughter. It's Jeff Mack on steroids, and every English teacher from kindergarten up to college needs to have it. THAT good. —Jane Yolen, bestselling and award-winning author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? The absurdity of the premise, which swings around to fit the wordplay, will elicit laughs, while the wordplay will entertain and challenge younger readers. —BCCB A whimsical 'Who's on First'-like picture book . . . that earns its giggles. —Publishers Weekly
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002030 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Bears
Animals
Picture books
English language
Plays on words
