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September 7, 2011

Two Greedy Bears: a story about not being greedy (review by Julieta Acevedo)

“Two greedy bears” is a fascinating story which has been adapted from a Hungarian folk tale by Mirra Ginsburg. In order to enthrall children, the book has captivating pictures drawn by Jose Arruego and Ariane Dewey, and the main characters are two lovely cubs who live in the woods.

The book tells the story of two little bears who always quarrel because they are too greedy and selfish. After observing them, a smart fox appears and takes advantage of this situation. The story has an unexpected and surprising resolution and also implies a message for children. This tale may try to express that being greedy leads to negative consequences and also to highlight the positive and important value of sharing.

I highly recommend this book, not only because parents may read it to their children and share a wonderful and pleasant moment with them, but also because this tale promotes the value of sharing.

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