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July picture book of the month: Big Bear's Bottom by Steve Smallman

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RachelMumsnet · 02/07/2013 09:57

July's picture book choice is Big Bear's Bottom, the story of a loveable bear who gets into all manner of mishaps with his enormous bottom that just keeps getting in the way. If you think you're dcs will enjoy reading this funny tale from award winning author Steve Smallman apply for a free copy and come back to let us know what they think on this thread.

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glenka · 19/07/2013 08:55

Our copy came this morning, the book looks very colourful with good clear pictures. enough of a story to keep children interested. would say this is a good book for either a boy or a girl and it will make them laugh.

cornflakegirl · 18/07/2013 22:47

We got our copy today, and I read it with DS2 (3). He really liked it - he said his favourite bit was where the bear's bottom got stuck in the tree.

I thought it was a good book. The pictures are bright and engaging with lots of little details. The story was cute and the rhyme scheme worked well - none of them felt forced and the lines all scanned properly (a particular bugbear of mine). I also liked the predictability of the fourth line of each stanza ending with "bottom" - very engaging for pre-readers.

Thanks for a great book, Mumsnet.

Blatherskite · 18/07/2013 14:12

Ours arrived this morning. DD (3) was desperate to read it immediately and enjoyed the rhyming and the fact that it says "bottom" a lot. Will read it again when DS (6) is home from school. I have a feeling he's going to find it hilarious :)

iwantavuvezela · 18/07/2013 10:53

Will review as soon as we receive it ...... Looking forward to it ...

NumTumDeDum · 18/07/2013 10:52

My copy of this book arrived this morning and I read it to my ds (8months) and dd (4). Dd thought it was hilarious, but then, anything with the word bottom in it is funny as far as she is concerned! Ds seemed to enjoy the sound of the rhyme and was interested in the pictures. A nice story, DD will want to read it again.

CaptainJamesTKirk · 17/07/2013 11:17

Anyone got theirs yet?! Mine hasn't arrived.

cornflakegirl · 09/07/2013 09:38

Just seen that we will be getting a copy of this - thanks Mumsnet!

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RachelMumsnet · 08/07/2013 12:06

The book giveaway has now closed and we've emailed those who will be receiving the 50 copies. Do come back and let us know what your dcs think.

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sallyc06 · 05/07/2013 17:19

What a fantastic book, my little grandaughter Skye aged 4 would love it when Nana reads to her when she goes to bed.

HazelDormouse · 02/07/2013 10:15

Sorry, I have entered twice by mistake. (Struggling using a touch screen.)

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