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Greg Foley grew up in Austin, Texas, and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He now designs and creative directs Visionaire, V magazine, and VMan , and lives in Greenwich Village. His first picture book, Thank You Bear , won the prestigious Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book.
Don't Worry Bear is the second book in the Thank You Bear series. For more information about Greg Foley and his work, please visit him at www.thankyoubear.com .
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-This third book about a sweet little bear who is learning small, important lessons in heartwarming ways opens with the happy discovery of a three-leaf clover. Bear's worries begin when Mouse says, "If you find one with four leaves, it means that you're lucky." As Bear searches for one, the other animals tell him that he'll never be successful, making him feel "very unlucky." True to form, Foley brings the story to a surprising and uplifting conclusion that reinforces the joys of friendship. This gifted graphic artist has an inspired understanding of a young child's world. He isn't timid about employing almost identical pictures on each page: a mound of green grass, a sprinkling of clover, the small bear, and-in most cases-one other animal. The background is always a clean, bright white. Each opposing page, on which the text resides, has a different pastel shade. The most essential variations are the succession of featured critters and Bear's position and expression in response to each of them. The simplicity of the text, theme, and illustrations makes this an excellent choice for the very young.-Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Mouse tells Bear that finding a four-leaf clover brings luck. Bear combs a little green hill for one, facing pessimism and competition from other friends. In the end, he realizes he was lucky all along. Though the specifics are a letdown, the theme will resonate with readers. Spare illustrations offer touches of emotion to the simply told tale. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Foley's waif-like bear cub is back with another life lesson for little ones (Don't Worry Bear, 2008, etc.). Finding a common clover, Bear learns from Mouse that one with four leaves is said to bring good luck. On a quest for the coveted plant, Bear receives commentary both hopeful and skeptical from Monkey, Turtle, Elephant, Groundhog, Squirrel and Bunnywho claims he has just found one and eaten it. With Bear feeling a bit down and distinctly unlucky, Mouse shares his find of a five-leaf clover, reversing a sense of misfortune with jubilance and optimism. Foley's spare, direct prose matches his simple yet telling stylized drawings, which reflect an almost Asian quality in black line and muted, pale greens, blues, tans and browns. Taken together, they convey a subtle message of finding good fortune and happiness in friendship. Once again, Foley's unpretentious Bear and Mouse deliver profound wisdom in a sweetly understated manner. (Picture book. 3-5) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
When Bear's friend Mouse informs him that a clover with four leaves means that you're lucky, he begins to search for one. One by one, other animals stop by with comments on his quest. As time goes by, Bear feels increasingly unlucky until Mouse stops by again and makes a discovery that lifts Bear's spirits. Like Thank You Bear (2007) and Don't Worry Bear (2008), this unpretentious picture book uses a few expressive lines, a few flat colors, and minimal shading to tell a story with a twist at the end. A simple picture book for young children.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2008 Booklist