What child hasn't wondered what her teddy bear really does all day while she's away? Well, this little girl is determined to find out. She spends a whole day trying to catch him--she peeks, she spies, she even pretends to be asleep . . . but he never moves an inch!
So she comes up with a plan that's sure to catch him, and what she learns is sure to surprise you. This is a delightful story for anyone who's ever wondered what their toys really do when no one's home. The rhyme is contagious, and will keep children laughing . . . and coming back for more
What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Day? ANNOTATION A little girl spies all day to catch sight of her teddy bear's secret life.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Have you ever wondered what your teddy bear does when you're not home? Well, one little girl is determined to find out. She peeks, she spies, she even pretends to be asleep. But she can't ever seem to catch him doing anything. So she comes up with a plan that's sure to catch him, in a sweet and delightful surprise. The rhyme is contagious, and will keep kids laughing. Author Bio: Bruno H¿¿¿chler lives in Zurich, Switzerland.
FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Francine Thomas
This charming book asks a question that surely must be on the minds of many young children. What do their toys do all day while they are at school? One little girl sets out to discover the answer about her very own teddy bear. She loves her bear and thinks he is sweet, but suspects he does not just sit around all day waiting for her to return home. So she peeks and spies and stares at him from where he cannot see her. "You wait. I'm gonna catch you!" She tempts him with his favorite TV show, but he does not even turn his head to look. Then she sets the perfect trap. No bear can resist the temptation of an open jar of honey. Ah, ha. She does catch him—in a manner of speaking. The evidence is all too plain to see as her stuffed friend quietly relaxes with a firm round belly. "I bet you couldn't stop. The honey jar is empty now . . . and you're about to pop! See . . . I caught you!" Unpretentious yet appealing colorful illustrations add to this rhyming delight. It is just the kind of story young children will ask for again and again. 2004, Penguin Young Readers Group, Ages 3 mo. to 3. Kirkus Reviews While holding her teddy bear aloft, one pig-tailed girl ponders, "I wonder what he does all day when I am off at school." In order to find out, she stays home and spies on him, emphatically stating the book's refrain: "You wait. I'm gonna catch you!" She pretends her eyes are closed and watches him. She sits on a tree outside and peers in through her window. She hides behind the door, but no matter what she tries, she can't catch the bear in action. What she doesn't know, but the illustrations show, is that because she's so busy watching teddy, she's missing what the other toys are doing. A pair of stuffed mice plays instruments, and a rag doll moves about quite freely. Finally the youngster tempts the bear with his favorite food. Does it work? Well, sort of. The radiant art bursts with colors like cherry red, periwinkle blue, and sunshine yellow. This will tickle the imagination of any youngster who's ever wondered what toys are up to when unobserved. (Picture book. 3-6)
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