jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't love this one as much as their first book, but still a fun mentor text that could be used as a writing springboard!
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
My parents often said that they regretted when I learned the word why, because I was always asking questions and then questioning the answers I received. That's a fairly common phase that kids go through. But these two polar bears explore all sorts of possibilities using the phrases, "What if? and "Then we."It is a wonderful book to use for introducing creative thinking and looking at alternatives. Whether it is what they might do if all the crayons in the world melted, or what would happen if something really scary occurred, there is always an answer or solution. But the best is saved for last. "What if we wanted to imagine a thousand more possibilities? Then we would!"
Combining the talents of Dotlich (The Knowing Book), and Koehler (Puppy, Puppy, Puppy), this picture book is an affirmation of friendship and creativity, as well as an exploration of what happens when we open ourselves up to the power of "what if?" This would make an excellent mentor text for classrooms who want to create a class book, or perhaps even to look a bit at some unlikely cause and effect situations. (I certainly hope all the crayons never melt.)
I read a copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Combining the talents of Dotlich (The Knowing Book), and Koehler (Puppy, Puppy, Puppy), this picture book is an affirmation of friendship and creativity, as well as an exploration of what happens when we open ourselves up to the power of "what if?" This would make an excellent mentor text for classrooms who want to create a class book, or perhaps even to look a bit at some unlikely cause and effect situations. (I certainly hope all the crayons never melt.)
I read a copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Is there a phrase more packed with potential than "What if..."? Two bears with vivid imaginations pose question after question and always come up with a possible and positive outcome. If they became lost they would simply become brave explorers. Well, what if every crayon in the world melted? Then the bears would grab their pencils and fall in love with the color gray. This is an excellent resource for inspiring elementary students to think creatively and solve problems in their writing. The detailed mixed media illustrations are full of energy and practically leap from the page. Best suited for a class read aloud.
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