This is an amazing book that will teach your children to have confidence in themselves... and make them laugh at the same time. It also has an underlying message stressing the importance of our environment. I truly believe that every child should have this book.

This book has been a personal favorite ever since I can remember. I make sure to read it to any child that visits my house. My affinity to the material and the subtile presentation of the importance of being an individual was a clear indication of my political orientation from a very early age. I'm so glad that I can now get copies for the next generation to take home and cherish.

I have seen the cartoon,but I haven't seen the book yet

As a bilingual elementary school educator, I read much children's literature in both English and Spanish for personal pleasure. Frank Tashlin's portayal of a wild bear habitat being "gobbled up" by sprawl and big business, as well as the bear's efforts and the problems he faced proving his credibility and identity that he IS A BEAR hits close to home in the 2000s. Although Tashlin wrote this book in the mid-1900s, it is applicable to life in the United States today. The book gives an ecology lesson to children today, it allows children to see the difficulties others face - in this case the bear's problems, but most of all - it's just a darling read for children and adults in both Spanish and Engish, ( I read the book in Spanish first.)