"By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know
how it happened." Does this grab your attention? If these opening lines haven't hooked you, the rest of
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich certainly will.
"It all started with the bear." Elaborate details take you on a bear's journey out of the forest, via a berry truck, into the city, and ultimately to an abandoned, delicious sandwich on a park bench. During the exciting adventure, funny details delight as the bear explores the city and this new "forest" becomes his playground. Readers should find particular amusement in the "trees," "bark," and especially the squishy "mud" that is actually wet cement.
Soft, gently blurred illustrations created with acrylic paint and pencil lend an abstract feel while showcasing a distinct personality to a very real, curious bear. The playful artwork happily displays the bear frolicking in the park, bathing in a fountain, and splashing in puddles, right next to curious, yet oddly unconcerned, children.
The story is funny and charming with bright, happy pictures, but the unexpected Klassen-like twist at the end is what makes this book special. If you haven't read this one already, be sure to pick up a copy and enjoy.
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
January 2015
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