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A String of Hearts
By Elliott, Laura & Munsinger, Lynn
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
K-Gr 2—The delightful title sets the tone for this sweet story of friendship and a boy's first crush. Sam's teacher, a motherly bear named Mrs. Wright, announces to her students that they will make valentines. "Write something special about each classmate," she instructs. Sam, an earnest cub in a red jersey and jeans, has a crush on Tiffany. When he tells Mary Ann that he wants to make a "really good valentine" to impres...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
With help from his squirrel friend, Mary Ann, bear Sam makes a "<i>really</i> great Valentine" for the class it-girl, Tiffany. But...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Laura Malone Elliott’s big-hearted story nudges Sam toward the realization that his friends are the people who appreciate him—which is why it’s important, in turn, to appreciate his friends. Lynn Munsinger’s watercolor art is cheery and simple without being simplistic. Doing away with most background de...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
