The Bear Who Didn't Like Honey
Worth buying if: You enjoy Scholastic picture-books with a clear moral about trying new foods.
Skip it if: You prefer complex plots or longer chapter books over short picture stories.
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Summary
Barbara Maitland’s The Bear Who Didn't Like Honey follows a bear who refuses honey and the small, humorous adventures that teach him why to try new things; Scholastic’s edition pairs playful text with warm illustrations suitable for read-alouds.
Why this book now
Scholastic’s classic 1997 picture-book warmth still resonates for classrooms and families revisiting simple social lessons and character humor.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Scholastic picture-books with a clear moral about trying new foods.
- You read aloud children’s tales that pair slapstick with gentle lessons.
- You prefer complex plots or longer chapter books over short picture stories.
- You expect realistic animal behavior rather than anthropomorphic humor.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780531095461
Worth buying if: You enjoy Scholastic picture-books with a clear moral about trying new foods.
Skip it if: You prefer complex plots or longer chapter books over short picture stories.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
A short, single-session read-aloud—perfect for a classroom group or bedtime, about 5–10 minutes depending on discussion and picture-turning.
What stands out here
This Scholastic 1997 edition emphasizes Maitland’s humorous voice and accompanying illustrations, useful for early literacy and lesson-planning notes.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud with expressive voices and pauses to let children examine the illustrations and predict why the bear won’t try the honey; use follow-up questions about manners and trying new things.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780531095461
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