Faux Paw by Julia Dweck

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me begin by saying the illustrations were almost cuter than the story! They were extremely complementary to the story, and I would love to see Julia work with this illustrator again! The story was cute, and I believe small children would identify with the idea of being whatever you want to be–even if it is a bear.

I had to remind myself of the audience to which this book was written. My logical mind got going, and I wondered why the mother was so supportive, and the teacher’s response truly floored me. I was concerned that children may try to defy teachers, and the parents may be supportive of this behavior. But then I realized that this was a children’s story that emphasized being whatever you want to be. And I know from experience that indulging your children just a little on a ridiculous scheme that will not harm them in any way is often a good idea. There’s a good chance that once they get to do this “forbidden” thing, they will lose interest. And the teacher at the end of the story was really cool!

I believe I can recommend this book unreservedly. Just be prepared for your little one to want to become something unorthodox! You have been warned.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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Synopsis:  Waldon Bear is a little boy who wants to be a bear.

“That’s impossible,” says his teacher, Mrs. Hunter. “Human children grow up to be human adults, not animals!”

But Waldon refuses to listen. Can Waldon make it as a bear in school?

Will Waldon convince the other children and Mrs. Hunter that he’s truly meant to be a bear?

This humorous look at childhood will charm parents and delight young readers. At its heart, this story carries an inspirational message to believe in yourself and your dreams and for parents to believe in their children, too.

And for those who can bearly wait to learn more about bears, the book ends with Mrs. Dweck’s fun facts about bears from around the world.

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