Ben Loves Bear (David McPhail's Love Series)
PreS-Ben and his favorite stuffed toy are together from morning to night, and they seem to exist contentedly in their own little world. They wake up together and then, "Ben has cereal. Bear has honey" at the kitchen table. They play hide-and-seek, Ben gets dressed while Bear watches, they play outdoors, Bear waits patiently while Ben bathes, and the day winds down as the two snuggle up for bedtime, complete with a story. The illustrations alternate between spreads and smaller scenes set against a white background. McPhail's classic watercolor style creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere that will resonate with youngsters.-Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJα(c) Copyright 2011.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.