BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL - HIGH
Roly Poly is a little polar bear who is an only child. He loves it - everything he has is just his, until one day he wakes up to find a little brother, Monty, sharing his bed. Roly Poly is unhappy - he repeats "I never asked for a little brother, and I don't want one now" But Monty tumbles on the rug with him, follows Roly Poly to the fishing hole and is, well, a little brother. But when Monty gets in real trouble, it's up to Roly Poly to decide what to do.
Ahhhh! Needle Felted illustrations! I love the look of this book so much, the bears are absolutely adorable! Mem Fox's story is sweet - but the ending is a bit troublesome - it just ends, I guess it leaves space for some discussion about welcoming new siblings the right way. Repeated phrases make it a great read aloud.
Lisa Librarian
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