An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the childs mother. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.School Library Journal
Little Bear loves his little boat. But Little Bear soon begins to grow and grow, until oneday he doesnt fit in his little boat anymore! All children who experience growing painswill appreciate Little Bears predicament. And they will smile with satisfaction as thesolution to his problem unfolds in simple, lyrical words and charming pictures fromtwo award-winning picture-book creators.