Becker, B. (2008). A visitor for bear. Somerville, MA:
Candlewick Press.
Summary:
Exposition: A bear is getting ready to make breakfast at his home when he hears a knock at his door and he doesn't want to answer it because he doesn't like visitors.
Conflict: A mouse wants to visit with bear and have some cheese and tea but the bear does not accept visitors.
Rising Action: The mouse finds different methods of sneaking into the bear's home but is quickly escorted out.
Climax: The bear breaks down and cries because the mouse continues to come in and he decides to let the mouse stay for a very quick visit.
Falling Action: Bear has tea and entertains the mouse, enjoying his company and asks mouse to stay longer.
Resolution: The bear takes off his no visitors sign and accepts mouse as his friend.
Illustrations:
The book is well- illustrated because the water colors reinforces the cheery disposition of the mouse. It is a perfect contrast to the bear's unfriendly character. The illustrations also intensifies the frustration that the bear is feeling each time he encounters the unwanted guest.
My Rating: Thumbs up!
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