HERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THE
TRAVELS WITH BARRINGTON BEAR PICTURE BOOKS...
"A great combination of photos and facts...presented in a manner that should entice children
to read and learn. A series that children will be happy to find in stores."
To read the full review click here.
Jo Ann Hakola - CLARION REVIEWS - ForeWord Magazine
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An impressive series guaranteed to be as informative as it is entertaining. Travels with Barrington Bear
is enthusiastically recommended for family, school and community library collection.
THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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...the vibrant photos...are stunning and delightfully suited to the book’s simple text.
...an enlightening gem of a story...
... teachers, librarians, parents and young readers will welcome this book as a quick, attractive, and delightful read...
Click here to read full review.
BOOKPLEASURES.COM - Norm Goldman, editor
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Little Kid Reaction: We read this several times. Our child quickly picked up on the facts and by the third reading
could tell us specific details about Emperor penguins. S/He would repeatedly return to the
part where mothers threw up their food to feed their young.
Big Kid Reaction: Very clever. Barrington
(a stuffed animal) is adorable. The photographs are outstanding and
clever, too. Barrington's narration gives us lots of details about life in an Emperor penguin
colony, and based on our child's reaction, in a format that is easy for them to process.
Pros: This clever picture book has two things kids love: a teddy
bear and penguins. The story is
packed with factual information and the photographs are beautiful, clever, and educational.
Cons:
None!
Borrow or Buy:
Borrow, at least. This is a good story with lots of great photographs
and facts about penguins.
It is a must-have for the elementary school library.
Full review here.
THE READING TUB (www.thereadingtub.com)
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"Not only is the book packed with facts, but Barrington’s antics, and the pictures that he takes are often deliciously funny. With an easy-to-follow narrative and wonderful photographs throughout, this is a picture book that will be pulled off the shelf again and again."
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Through The Looking Glass Children’s Book Review (www.lookingglassreview.com)
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Lovable first book of the Travels With Barrington Bear series. The photography that lines the pages is top-notch. What a wonderful and educational vacation children can enjoy right along with Barrington. Barrington Bear is a delightful traveling companion and a fantastic photographer. I look forward to joining him on his future travels.
Read the full review here.
Sonia R. Polinsky
Curled Up With a Good 'Kids' Book (www.curledupkids.com)
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About Barrington Bear Visits the Emperor: The photographs of Antarctica and the penguins are just dazzling. It is always great when a book that is fun to read also conveys such interesting information. Kudos for a wonderful book.
About Barrington Bear On Safari: Hurrah for Book Two of the "The Travels with Barrington Bear" series! The pictures of animals in the book are simply gorgeous and the information provided about them is extremely interesting. It is amazing how much you can learn from a book that is fun to read.
I absolutely loved these books! They are truly deserving of the name "picture books".
Wayne Walker
STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE (www.storiesforchildrenmagazine.org)
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About Barrington Bear Visits the Emperor: Barrington has a real talent for photography, the photos throughout these books are awe-inspiring. The text is educational, and includes a glossary page and an Emperor Penguin facts page. There is also a map to track the travel path that Barrington takes to get from Montana to Antarctica. The pictures of the baby penguins are adorable.
About Barrington Bear On Safari: I love that words can be learned in the Swahili language. Jambo (jahm'-boh) is Swahili for hello. The attention to detail when it comes to photoshop work on the pictures is dynamite. Lots of fun for young travelers of all ages. Illustrated by dozens of stunning photographs. Fun and adventure for everyone!
The Children's Book Review (www.thechildrensbookreview.com)
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Cindy Lamb from St. George , UT
Dear Mr. Szafranski,
We loved your book "Barrington Bear Visits the Emperor".
It is so funny! You took really good pictures. You are a good photographer,
and you did a great job making Barrington Bear!
We think you are a wonderful author, and we think you should keep writing
books until you retire.
Sincerely,
Miss Lamb's 2nd Grade Class
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And from-
AMAZON.COM
.........Average Customer Review
Excellent, November 28, 2008
By Stephanie M. Schon "Stephanie Schon" (Gilbert,AZ)
This book is great!!! My 3 kids ages 8,6, & 3 love this book & the pictures, it feels like we are there with the animals & Barrington!!!
My Kids Love it, September 8, 2008
By
William Bryant
A very well done photo book for kids. My kids seem to never get tired
of having me read it to them. I have given a few of them away as gifts as
well.
A delightful book, March 30, 2008
By
J. Olson (Tacoma, WA)
This book makes children feel like they are going on a trip to Antarctica.
The pictures are clear and vibrant. The story follows the pictures nicely
giving a great visual aid to learning. The facts and glossary in the back
also help a child learn more and re-enforce what they have read throughout
the book.
Love this book!, March 2, 2008
By
K. Taylor
This book is full of amazing photographs of penguins and Antarctica.
The author has written a delightful story that also educates children about
the emperor penguin.
Any child would love to have this book in their collection! I can't wait until
the next one comes out!
To go to Barrington's Amazon page click here:
Here you can leave your own Amazon review or you can email your thoughts to Barrington himself at:
Contact Barrington Bear at:
SMALL BEAR PUBLISHING
PO Box 842
Livingston, MT 59047
Visit the author's Website: www.mostlywildlifephotos.com