An ideal book for storytimes about friendship and sharing. School LibraryJournal A more perfect union between giggleinducing but reassuring images anda text of... » 

An ideal book for storytimes about friendship and sharing. School LibraryJournal A more perfect union between giggleinducing but reassuring images anda text of very few words is hard to conjure. Kirkus Reviews Bloomssplendid illustrations done in textured pastels against a vivid bluebackground lend the book a decidedly cozy air. Her use of simple shapes toconvey the characters of Bear and Goose echo the simplicity of the predictabletext. Bears shape is huge and solid sometimes Bears bulk hangs over theedges of the page. In contrast Goose makes up for his small size with histwirling hyperactive movements across the pages. A Splendid Friend Indeedprovides emergent readers with many nuanced layers to enjoy and discuss. Language Arts «