Never Brush a Bear

A delightfully humorous rhyming story, with a small boy, Herschel. As head stylist, pet pamperer extraordinaire, we meet him at work coiffuring creatures of all shapes and sizes. ‘Like beagles, or bunnies, or ponies, or pugs….he’ll even brush fir trees and Grandma’s best rug!’ Yet Herschel’s dearest wish is to brush a bear. Off he goes on a wonderful adventure, braving mountains and forests, eventually locating a bear deep in a dark cave. Is he wild? He is certainly polite, and he does indeed look in need of a brush, his fur being covered in leaves and pine needles. After a good, friendly brushing session, a tickle sends both boy and bear rolling down a hill, Herschel landing on his bum in a big squelchy puddle. Likewise, Bear. Another brushing required! The illustrations carry Herschel through each stage of his quest in a wide range of colours and lots of gentle humour. The two main characters are well portrayed, whilst the forest creatures that accompany the adventure scoot from one page to the next with glee. Readers will enjoy seeking them out on each spread. A sound read-aloud book to be shared with a group before children read it for themselves.