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Never Bug A Bear
By Carol McTavish
Illustrated by Linden Wentzloff
Review by Kristy Davison
If you were one of the lucky kids who had Carol McTavish
as an elementary or junior high teacher, you’ll recognize
and revel in the gentle, honest, caring, and fun-loving tone
of her newest children’s book, Never Bug A Bear.
The story of Humphrey, a “tourist bug,” comes to life in
this large-format book, beautifully and creatively illustrated
by another longtime local, Linden Wentzloff. Never Bug
A Bear is the newest addition to the collection of McTavish
and Wentzloff’s highly acclaimed children’s books (others
have been co-written by Lori Nunn) that aspire to educate
and inspire kids of all ages to enjoy, respect, and help preserve
the homes and the habits of our wild neighbors.
Adults will enjoy the book’s clever rhymes and stunning illustrations
while imparting kids with a sense of appreciation for the
animals whose space we share. Kids will learn important lessons
about how to travel in the backcountry and maintaining the
dignity of our wildlife. Children can interact with the story
and the illustrations by playing hide and seek with Humphrey
the Bug who narrates the story and whom Wentzloff has artfully
hidden within each image. It is a fun way for kids to learn
the rules of growing up surrounded by wilderness.
Never Bug A Bear is an essential addition to every
mountain kid’s library. It is available at Café Books and
Second Story Books starting June 2009.
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