Modern-day children...[will] like the gentle humor, the repetition, the compelling details in the pictures, and the folksy tone."--"The Horn Book " "If you're looking for a sweetened followup to a "Stone Soup" retelling, this offers a folklore-friendly slice."--"Bulletin" "Wheeler's rural dialect text is fun to read....Even better are Solomon's predominantly watercolor illustrations."--"Publishers Weekly " "The watercolor-and-acrylic illustrations pleasingly crowd the pages....Playful type adds swing to Ol' Bear's ditty, while a two-page recipe completes the tasty package."--"Booklist "This humorous tale should appeal greatly to little cubs everywhere."--"School Library Journal
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