Count the Ways, Little Brown Bear

Little Brown Bear wants to know how much his mother loves him. A"You can count the ways,A" she says. She loves him more than he loves to gobble one pie, more than he loves to read six books, even more than he loves getting nine kisses. But thatA's not enough for a little bear who isnA't ready for bed. Finally, Mama comes up with an example that helps Little Brown Bear count himself to sleep. A motherA's deep and steady love and a young childA's delight in play are captured in this charming bedtime counting book.

The title character asks his mother to quantify her love for him, and she finds examples throughout the day for every number from 1 to 10. "The text is sweet and succinct while newcomer Moore shows aesthetic strength and emotional depth in her close-up work," said PW. Ages 4-up. (Dec.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.