![]() ![]() ![]() No author/illustrator team is more beloved than Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, creators of the classic Little Bear easy readers. Looking for a good book? No Fighting, No Biting! by Else Holmelund Minarik with art by Maurice Sendak is a god book for young readers. But this has proven to be a good book for decades so consider sticking with something that works and is still a delight. Why take a chance on something you're not sure about? Go to the library in that case. This book is considered a classic - a for a reason. There are a lot of books out there for children and it can be overwhelming on what to select. But she doesn't come right out and say "Play Nicely!" she still goes round-about, letting the children make the connection. Author Minarik addresses two children who aren't getting along. ![]() Or a pair of caterpillars on the same leaf. A story such as this might feature two bears trying to eat the same honey. ![]() And while many of the books at this level that are being written and published today are still didactic, they try to teach a lesson in an indirect way. It's quite charming, and it's actually ABOUT something (learn to play nicely). This is a Level 2/Grades 1-3 easy-to-read book. I don't review these older children's books too often, but I really should. This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. ![]()
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