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The Bear That Wasn't by Frank. Tashlin (2010, Hardcover)

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"Once upon a time, in fact it was Tuesday," the Bear went into the woods to settle in for his long winter nap. But when he awoke what had happened? The trees were gone, the grass was gone, the flowers were gone, and in their place were buildings, cars, a fenced-off courtyard. The Bear had no idea that he was in the middle of a factory. "Get back to work " a man yelled out of the blue. "I don't work here," said the Bear, "I'm a bear." The man laughed and laughed. "Fine excuse for a man to keep from doing any work--saying he's a bear." And so it began and so it went, with the Bear protesting his bearness all the way from the Third Vice President to the First, and no one willing to believe that he wasn't just a silly man in a fur coat who needed a shave. How the bear endured and how he finally prevailed are the subject of this delightful modern fairy tale--beautifully illustrated with the author's inventive line drawings--about sticking up for yourself, no matter how many Foremen, General Managers, Vice Presidents, or even Company Presidents stand in your way.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
NY Review of Books, Incorporated, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1590173449
ISBN-13
9781590173442
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74152856

Product Key Features

Book Title
Bear That Wasn't
Author
Frank. Tashlin
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Topic
Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Animals / Bears, Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Juvenile Fiction

Dimensions

Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7.8in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2009-031683
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.T21114be 2010
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"Like a good many modern satirical fables about animals, this falls heavily between the stools of adult and juvenile interest." The New York Times "It is a fable for grownups that will be fun for children. Sit down with the book and get your own bearings." New York Herald Tribune "If you do not laugh at The Bear That Wasn't you are not only a member of the human group, you are an agelast and you deserve it. An agelast (see Rabelais) is a silly man in a fur coat who needs a shave and doesn't think it's funny." Saturday Review of Literature "Go ahead and enjoythe book, which is thoroughly funny throughoutâ€¦Mr. Tashlin's bear is very ingratiating and provides a good deal of fun for all members of the family." Springfield Republican "Mr. Tashlin's earlier masterpiece, The Bear That Wasn't is a genially savage lampoon on the The Civilized People Who Aren't." Los Angeles Times "...a good story with wonderful pictures and even some political satire to appeal to adults who read it, as well." Scott Simon, Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR "...it's a classic. And the proof of that is that it is now coming out...from the wonderful and magnificent New York Review of Books Children's Collection. [ The Bear That Wasn't ] has been hanging around since 1946, with wonderful pen and ink drawings." Daniel Pinkwater, Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR, "Like a good many modern satirical fables about animals, this falls heavily between the stools of adult and juvenile interest." The New York Times "It is a fable for grownups that will be fun for children. Sit down with the book and get your own bearings." New York Herald Tribune "If you do not laugh at The Bear That Wasn't you are not only a member of the human group, you are an agelast and you deserve it. An agelast (see Rabelais) is a silly man in a fur coat who needs a shave and doesn't think it's funny." Saturday Review of Literature "Go ahead and enjoythe book, which is thoroughly funny throughout...Mr. Tashlin's bear is very ingratiating and provides a good deal of fun for all members of the family." Springfield Republican "Mr. Tashlin's earlier masterpiece, The Bear That Wasn't is a genially savage lampoon on the The Civilized People Who Aren't." Los Angeles Times "...a good story with wonderful pictures and even some political satire to appeal to adults who read it, as well." Scott Simon, Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR "...it's a classic. And the proof of that is that it is now coming out...from the wonderful and magnificent New York Review of Books Children's Collection. [ The Bear That Wasn't ] has been hanging around since 1946, with wonderful pen and ink drawings." Daniel Pinkwater, Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR, "Like a good many modern satirical fables about animals, this falls heavily between the stools of adult and juvenile interest." The New York Times "It is a fable for grownups that will be fun for children. Sit down with the book and get your own bearings." New York Herald Tribune "If you do not laugh atThe Bear That Wasn'tyou are not only a member of the human group, you are an agelast and you deserve it. An agelast (see Rabelais) is a silly man in a fur coat who needs a shave and doesn't think it's funny." Saturday Review of Literature "Go ahead and enjoythe book, which is thoroughly funny throughoutâ€¦Mr. Tashlin's bear is very ingratiating and provides a good deal of fun for all members of the family." Springfield Republican "Mr. Tashlin's earlier masterpiece,The Bear That Wasn'tis a genially savage lampoon on the The Civilized People Who Aren't." Los Angeles Times
Copyright Date
2010
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
64 Pages

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This is an incredibly charming and excellently illustrated story of all that goes wrong when a hibernating bear awakens within a huge factory built over his cave and has to convince MANAGEMENT that he is just a bear and not a lazy employee. You likely can read it aloud, from cover to cover in less than twenty minutes and its quaint, insightful message will remain with you for a lifetime. First published in 1946, the Bear Book may well open your mind and charm your heart. Do not miss this wonderful, beloved story of a simply fabulous bear who triumphs over an existential Kafkaesque nightmare.

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