Friday, April 20, 2012

mr. bear's house



Today's book is the sweet, Mr. Bear's House by Fenella Rothe, illustrated by Clare McKinley, and published in 1953. I just adore the precious illustrations of all the cute forest animals!!



This is a story about a fat brown bear, Mr. Bear, who wants his own house, after watching a carpenter work away on a new home! 


Mr. Bear decides to start collecting materials, to build his own house. I love his precious face!!


Here come all his sweet forest friends!! 


All of his forest friends were concerned about the noise he was making. So, they start to give him ideas of how they build their homes.

 The beavers suggested putting mud in the cracks of his new walls, so the wind wouldn't blow them down. So kind! ;)

Are these not the sweetest rabbits you have ever laid your eyes on!! 


I had to enlarge it for you, because they are just so precious with their rosy cheeks, and long eyelashes!! What a cute decal this would be!! 


The pretty birds come over to help him put a roof on his house! 


This is a fun illustration of the birds dropping the hay for Mr. Bear's new roof! I just love the little blue birds!!


Mr. Bear is so happy that his house really looked like a house!! The sweet rabbit told him that the rain could come in the windows, so he decides to ask the carpenter what he should do! 


Who has never met a sweet talking bear before.. silly carpenter! ;)


 The carpenter begins to tell Mr. Bear how to make a window.  The carpenter is amazed that Mr. Bear has his own home, and says he will help out the windows in!! Yay, for Mr. Bear!


 They take a sweet stroll through the forest to Mr. Bear's house. He is shocked, "Unbelievable!" he exclaimed. "Why, if I hadn't seen it myself, I would never have believed it." 


The carpenter agreed to do the windows for Mr. Bear, and was there the next morning to put them in! What a friendly and generous carpenter! 


Mr. Bear was almost finished with his new home. He needed to build some chairs and a table to make it complete. After it was all done, Mr. Bear threw a big party to celebrate!! "Ah, happy day!" sighed Mr. Bear." 



Such a cute and happy story!! Hope you have a lovely Friday night and weekend!!

Join me for this Friday's Lil'Vintage Story Books with the most lovely Corey.  




36 comments:

  1. Another cute book!
    Another book I need to keep my eyes out for :)

    This came out a long time before my day.. so it might take some doing to find it.

    Have a great evening.

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    1. Thanks Kerin!! I just love finding these sweet books!! Have a wonderful Sunday!! :) xo Heather

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  2. Such a cute story and I love the graphics!

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    1. The graphics are my favorite part of the book!! Have a great Sunday! ;) xo Heather

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  3. An absolutely fabuluous book. Those animals are just precious. I'm completely in love with those sweet bunnies.

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    1. Thanks!! Those bunnies have stolen my heart! ;) xo Heather

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  4. Smile...it reminds me of the kids learning the word 'cooperate' on Sesame Street! Cute little illustrations, thanks for sharing!

    Tammy

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    1. That's funny!! Have a great Sunday!! ;) xo Heather

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  5. Such an adorable book! thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend sweetie :)

    Bee happy x
    HAve a delicious day!

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    1. It is my pleasure to share such sweetness!! Have a beautiful Sunday!! ;) xo Heather

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  6. This book is really lovely Heather,the illustrations are sooo cute.
    Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog,hope you have a wonderful weekend
    XX Manda XX

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    1. Thanks, it is one of my favorites!! Have a beautiful Sunday!! :) xo Heather

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  7. What a fun story! I love it! And those bunnies and birdies- swoon! So adorable!

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    1. Isn't it just so sweet!! I would love a whole collection of these books!! Maybe one day!! Have a lovely Sunday! ;) xo Heather

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  8. What a marvelous story! I need to read more children's books. That was a delightful way to start my morning. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. These books always make me smile with such happiness!! Have a lovely Sunday! :) xo Heather

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    1. Aren't they just the sweetest!! Have a beautiful Sunday! xo Heather

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  10. Hello sweet Heather! I love Mr. Bear's house!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I love vintage children's books and the illustrations in this one are some of the sweetest I have seen! I love the forest creatures and the expressions on Mr. Bear's face! Yes, those are the cutest bunnies I have seen! Have a lovely weekend! xo~Paula

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    1. Hi Paula!! I love these sweet books, too!! They always make me so happy!! Aren't those bunnies adorable!! Have a wonderful Sunday! ;) xo Heather

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  11. Just when I think I have found all the cute books I see another one...this one is darling and you are right those bunnies are super sweet. Have a great weekend. Smiles...Renee

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    1. I can only imagine all the sweet books you have in your collection!! That's why I love Fridays, I get to see them!! Have a lovely Sunday!! xo Heather

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  12. The illustrations from that time period were so adorable! Congrats on opening your Etsy shop. Wishing you all the best! Hope your weekend is great. Tammy

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    1. Thank you so much Tammy!! Have a lovely Sunday! xo Heather

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  13. Delightful! Thank you so much for sharing this sweet book....I loved seeing the illustrations, especially the deer and the bunnies, and the story was charming...Mr Bear built such a lovely little cosy home!
    Have a happy weekend.
    Helen x

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    1. HI Helen! It is my pleasure to share such sweetness!! I just love these books!! Have a lovely Sunday!! xo Heather

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  14. Ahhhh......so sweet! Great illustrations!

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    1. Aren't the illustrations just the sweetest!! Have a lovely Sunday! xo Heather

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  15. Heather that is the sweetest book ever. The illustrations are so cute. My favorite is the bunny's. Hope you are having a great day.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. Hi Donna!! I am so glad you enjoyed this little story!! Those bunnies are just too cute for words!! Have a wonderful Monday!! xo Heather

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  16. This is such a cute book! I'm really enjoying reading your blog. Your design is so cute and I appreciate the fact that you have a weekly Bible verse.

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    1. Hi Betsy!! I am so glad you enjoyed this sweet book, and my blog!! I hope that you have a beautiful week!! xo Heather

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  17. Love the book and its illustrations!! The little blue birds remind me of the ones in your header!!

    chris

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    1. Hi Chris!! I know, when I saw the birds, that is exactly what I thought!! They are just so sweet!! Have a lovely Monday! xo Heather

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  18. Such sweet illustrations & story...Thank you for sharing it!
    Don't you just love the author & illustrators names!
    Your etsy shop is so pretty!

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    1. It is my pleasure!! I am so glad you enjoyed it!! They are great names, and unique!! Thank you so much!! I love having a little handmade shoppe, it is so much fun!! Have a lovely Monday!! xo Heather

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