Unwrapping
The Rug Bear
Authored by Emma Rattray
Illustrated by Mike Terry
* Ages: 3-7
* Grade Levels: PS-2
* Publisher: Matador
* Pub. Date: June 28, 2019
* Language: English
Unwrapping some illustrations for you
Unwrapping the Story
"A bear ran fast over
the woodland ground,
playing hide and seek,
he didn't want to be found.
'If I hide here,
Lion and Fox won't find me!' said Bear.
'I'll hide in the shadow of this tall tree."
A free-spirited brown bear has been playing games all day with his friends. He decides to hide under the shadow of a tall tree. He lays down exhausted and falls into a deep asleep.
Different forest animals going about their busy day mistaken him for a soft comfy rug and decide to take a break and rest in his soft fur. Wow! They never noticed this cool rug here before. It's perfect for a little layover before they continue on with their daily journeys.
A shop-a-holic mouse, a hare carrying a heavy load of logs, a tired squirrel that needs a break from dusting his tree, a little lady bug whose curiosity gets the best of her, and a busy bee, all take time out and take advantage of the rug's hospitality.
Unfortunately the rhyme scheme is off making it hard to read out loud. I personally am not a fan of the cover. It is very dark and does not motivate one to open up the book and pursue its content. The rest of the illustrations are appealing but the cover needs a rethink. Kids will like the characters and the comradary of bear and his friends.
Storywraps Rating - 3 HUGS!!!
Meet the author
Perthshire author, Emma Rattray came to children's writing later in life, having previously written for magazines. The Rug Bear is her debut children's picture book.
About the Illustrator
Michael was born in 1947 in Folkestone on the Kent coast. After living abroad and moving around the country he arrived back in Folkestone, there he later went to Art College from 1964 to 1967 studying graphic design and illustration. In 1967 he moved to London and worked in various design groups and advertising agencies as a designer and typographer. In 1972 he went freelance as an illustrator producing work for advertising, editorial and publishing and quickly gained a reputation in these fields. Since 2012 he has moved into fine art, his inspiration being the natural world as with his illustration work. Michael has four sons, a granddaughter and grandson. He lives on the coast in Kent with his partner Marta.
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