Monday, January 19, 2015

"The Biggest Brag" by Mike Berenstain

“The Biggest Brag” by Mike Berenstain captures Brother and Sister in the midst of a sibling rivalry where outdoing one another is their principal pastime.

This children’s book could be enjoyed by children of all ages. After boasting and bragging and trying to outdo each other with grades, sports, and even seeing images in the clouds, the message of the story is brought through Gramps who reminds the cubs that the Bible says that with pride comes strife.

This is the second book I’ve read by Mike Berenstain, and what captured me the most in this book were the illustrations. In typical Berenstain fashion, pages contain snippets of the Bears in various situations which allow readers to know many facets of the Cubs’ lives. However, there are some full-page spreads too which allow readers to immerse themselves in Bear Country. The illustrations are vibrant and detailed, and the message is presented clearly. However, there is only one mention of the Bible, and I think that more would have been an advantage. The back of the book contains activities and questions to prompt discussion between parents and children, which is nice touch.



The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.