TEDDY BEAR, TEDDY BEAR

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear ($9.95; Jun. 30; 24 pp.; 0-694-01162-2): This Growing Tree entry has an easy, familiar verse, and Scott makes sure that even the youngest toddler will be able to follow the actions of a boy and his teddy bear as they touch, dance, point, jump, bow, run, and prepare for bed. Friendly, rounded characters and bold, solid colors combine with firm lines and shapes to strong and simple effect. Children will chant and gesture along with this uncomplicated bedtime rhyme. (Board book. 2-3)