A Splendid Friend Indeed

Suzanne, Bloom .(Author & Illustrator)
A Spelndid Friend Indeed, Cadelcott Honor Winner
Pennsylvania: Bourds Mill Press, 2005.

A Goose befriends a Polar bear with his nonstop chattering, unil Bear realizes he is a friend indeed.

Appropriate Age/Grade Level: Preschool- K.

Evaluation Criteria
1.  Content
Goose tries to befriend Polar bear. Acknowledging the differences of point of view , through voice change. Understanding some friends can be difficult, but we all have good qualities.

2. Illustrations
The cover of the book draws children immediately , the color palette s a feast for the eyes and the illustration of the characters is both warm an dramatic.

3.  Theme 
As Goos chatters an interrupts Bears thinking, Bear becomes annoyed, then Goose does something heartwarming an Bear realizes he is a friend indeed.

Personal Reaction
I found the book to be charming, simple, easy to read and engaging for the correct age group. This is a a book you can build basic concepts on and great for the beginning reader.


Discussion questions
1.What are some clues that make you believe this story is fantasy?
2.What other words mean the same as 'splendid'?
3.What are some things you have done for a friend an what has a friend done for you?