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Chip is a
dreadfully selfish little bear who can’t find it in his heart to share any of
his toys with his cousin Dorcas; who comes with their grandmother to visit Chip
and his Mom. Chip is instructed to play
with Dorcas and share his things, but Chip’s Idea of fun is to insult Dorcas’
name, talk back to his mother, and torment his cousin by sharing nothing with her.
Dorcas is shy and timid, and gives Chip the
benefit of the doubt at each attempt to play with one of his toys. After much consideration and patients, Dorcas
decides she is fed up with Chip’s nonsense, and selfishness. Chip keeps telling her how they have to share,
but all the while he is sharing nothing with her.
Finally, Dorcas tells Chip she will share what
she secretly carries in her pocket. His greedy little self agrees to take it
without giving anything in return. After
her gift to Chip, he is hopping and crying like the outsmarted bully that he
is. His Mom and Grandma feel Dorcas has
served him his just deserts.
In the end
Chip realizes that what you give, is what you get back, but sometimes
worse. Chip then sees Dorcas in a new
light, and they begin to work on a friendship. This is a wonderful book for
children who have a hard time sharing.
It also has a life lesson for children; that no matter how timid a child
is, they have the strength within themselves to combat anyone who is unkind to
them.
I think this book written by Linda Derkez, and illustrated
by Phoebe Doehring, will empower children who are timid, and bring
enlightenment to those children who are a bit unkind to their playmates. I felt this book was entertaining, as well as
a lesson in social skills for children. The
pictures are colorful, cute, and in my opinion, will hold the attention of any
small child. For me, this books earns ***** for content, life lessons, and art.
This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of
children’s literature
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Cousin
Dorcas is visiting today and Chip's mother tells him he must share his toys
because it's kind and nice and fair to share. Shy Dorcas picks up one toy after
the other, only to have that rascal Chip remind her that they have to share and
take turns playing with his toys. Finally, Dorcas decides to be kind and nice
and fair by sharing something with Chip that he might not actually want! Chip
finds himself reluctantly admiring his cousin for beating him at his own game.
