The Very Cranky Bear

by Nick Bland
The Very Cranky Bear cover
Good Books rating 4.23
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  • ID: 9091
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-23
  • ISBN: 9780340989432
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
  • Published: 2010-05-06
  • Reviews: 3

In the vibrant jungle, Moose, Lion, and Zebra each attempt to lift the spirits of a very cranky bear with their own unique ideas. However, their efforts only seem to make the bear more irritable. It's the unassuming Sheep who finally understands what the bear truly needs, offering a simple and effective solution. This charming story explores the importance of understanding and empathy in friendship. The Very Cranky Bear is a delightful tale that combines humor and heart, making it a perfect read for young children. The story is brought to life with engaging illustrations that capture the essence of each character and the jungle setting. It's a wonderful addition to any child's library, teaching valuable lessons about kindness and consideration.

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Barnsley Libraries · 2025-12-23
funny 4.20

The story is very funny and offers a lesson about not underestimating others. It's a well-written tale with a great pace to keep kids interested.

Barnsley Libraries describes the story as very funny, highlighting its ability to entertain young readers. They appreciate the lesson about not underestimating others, which adds depth to the story. The reviewer notes that the book is well-written with a great pace, ensuring that kids remain interested from start to finish. The humour and the moral of the story make it a valuable addition to any child's library.

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    This is a very funny story about a bear being constantly disturbed by other animals.

    It offers a lesson to be learned, not everything we think is true.

    It is such a well written story with a great pace to keep kids interested.

The Book Bag · 2025-12-23
engaging 4.50

The story is engaging with clear and interesting vocabulary, and the humour is perfectly pitched. It's a book that could easily become a favourite.

The Book Bag reviewer highlights how youngsters will find the story engaging, with vocabulary that is both clear and interesting. The humour is perfectly pitched, making it a delightful read. They suggest it's the sort of book that could easily become a favourite, likely to be read over and over again. The reviewer appreciates the balance of simplicity and depth, making it suitable for young readers while also entertaining adults who might read it aloud.

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    Youngsters will find the story engaging, the vocabulary clear but interesting, and the humour perfectly pitched.

    It's the sort of book that could easily become a favourite.

    The balance of simplicity and depth makes it suitable for young readers while also entertaining adults.

Macaroni Kid · 2024-07-30
charming 4.00

The lyrical narration and vivid illustrations make this story a big hit. It's recommended for a day stuck indoors with the family.

The reviewer from Macaroni Kid praises the lyrical narration and vivid illustrations, which together make the story a big hit. They find it particularly suitable for a day stuck indoors, suggesting it's a great way to engage children and bring the family together. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to captivate young readers with its charming storytelling and beautiful visuals, making it a perfect choice for shared reading time.

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    Between the lyrical narration and vivid illustrations, this story is a big hit.

    We recommend the book for a day stuck indoors when your family needs a fun activity.

    The charming storytelling and beautiful visuals make it a perfect choice for shared reading time.

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