John Prater
Author of Christmas Kisses
About the Author
John Prater is an Englishman who studied art in Portsmouth and Brighton. He taught school for many years before turning his full-time attention to writing and illustrating books for children. He first got the idea for his Baby Bear books when he became a grandfather. Other Baby Bear books published show more in the United States and Canada by Barron's include-- Again! Number One, Tickle Your Tum Oh Where, Oh Where? The Bear Went Over the Mountain show less
Works by John Prater
Busy Bear's Party 4 copies
Busy Bear 2 copies
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- Birthdate
- 1947-09-20
- Gender
- male
- Education
- "Brighton College of Art","Reading University"
- Occupations
- advertiser
teacher - Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- England, UK
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Very simple, very charming. Baby bear's 'mountain' is his daddy, naturally. Well, unnaturally, cuz wild bear fathers are bad news.
Summary:
This book is about the love between a Grandparent and child. Grandbear tries to do laundry, but Babybear keeps interrupting her to play games, too which she obliges. Just when Grandbear is losing her patience, Babybear asks if he can help.
Personal Reaction:
I think this is a wonderful story. I have many fond memories with my Grandparents. The illustrations are phenomenal. The happiness of the pictures makes it difficult to be upset.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1.I would have the kids show more remember a time when they had a lot of fun with a parent or grandparent. Next, I would have them write their stories in their journals. Later, we would share these stories in class.
2.Along with the stories, I would have each kid draw a picture that shows that happy moment in their lives. show less
This book is about the love between a Grandparent and child. Grandbear tries to do laundry, but Babybear keeps interrupting her to play games, too which she obliges. Just when Grandbear is losing her patience, Babybear asks if he can help.
Personal Reaction:
I think this is a wonderful story. I have many fond memories with my Grandparents. The illustrations are phenomenal. The happiness of the pictures makes it difficult to be upset.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1.I would have the kids show more remember a time when they had a lot of fun with a parent or grandparent. Next, I would have them write their stories in their journals. Later, we would share these stories in class.
2.Along with the stories, I would have each kid draw a picture that shows that happy moment in their lives. show less
genre: fantasy, This book is a pretty good showing of a fantasy. There is a separate world of bears who live in a house and cook food and talk. I think this is a good idea for a fantasy but it does not meet to many criteria for a fantasy.
the plot of this story is great. They use this story about giving gifts and then the baby bear realizes there is no gift for him to give grandbear so he is in distress but then he comes up with an idea and finds a present to give him. After he gives the show more gifts they all get Christmas kisses as the resolution to the story. show less
the plot of this story is great. They use this story about giving gifts and then the baby bear realizes there is no gift for him to give grandbear so he is in distress but then he comes up with an idea and finds a present to give him. After he gives the show more gifts they all get Christmas kisses as the resolution to the story. show less
A good book for infants and toddlers. Baby bear and grand bear spend the day playing together until baby bear wares him out. This book has a very sweet story line.
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- Works
- 54
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- Popularity
- #31,072
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 6
- ISBNs
- 133
- Languages
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