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Hoban's Arthur the Chimpanzee books are among the most beloved easy readers of thes, 's, and 's, The dialogue among the kids is fresh and witty without being unduly sophisticated, and Lillian Hoban's illustrations perfectly show what's going on in the narrative, the facial expressions of the characters telling much of the story.
Speaking of story, few easy readers are more deeply felt yet intrinsically simple than Arthur the Chimpanzee, beginning with Arthur's Honey Bear in, a book which reminds us that growing up never means outgrowing those who've supported and cared for us to get where we are today.
We're never too old for the ones we love,

On springcleaning day, Arthur's little sister Violet sorts her toys into two categories: some to put away in storage, and others to keep out for daily play, This gives Arthur the idea to sort his own toys and have a tag sale for the ones he no longer uses, So he brings an armful of rocks, stuffed animals, knickknacks, and toys to the stairs in front of his house and prices the items, He charges between three and twelve cents for most of his unwanted playthings, but thinks twice when Violet asks what he plans to charge for his Honey Bear, a stuffed animal his father gave him when he had chicken pox.
Honey Bear stayed by Arthur's side every day of his quarantine, the only one who could risk being near him, If Arthur's going to sell Honey Bear, it'll be for a lot more money than his other discarded toys, but he's not sure yet he wants to part with his old friend.
Honey Bear has lost an eye and taken on a bedraggled appearance over the years, but that wear and tear makes him more precious to Arthur because of what it represents.


One or two young chimps browse Arthur's sale, but aren't impressed by a couple of rocks, a bent HulaHoop, and some finger paintings, Then Wilma comes by and spots Honey Bear tucked behind another stuffed animal, He would make a nice gift for her sister's birthday, Arthur sets the price outlandishly high, yet Wilma still wants to make the purchase, Arthur doesn't really want to relinquish his cozy companion, however, and Wilma departs without Honey Bear, But someone else has her eye on Arthur's cherished old toy, and is ready to incrementally increase her offer until he gives in and sells it, In his heart of hearts Arthur didn't want to sell the bear, but what could he do when offered a bonanza in return He did want to clear out his old toys, after all.
Arthur feels he's made a mistake immediately after handing over Honey Bear, Now everything reminds him of his lost friend, from the fortune in his box of Cracker Jack, to the picture he colors in his new coloring book of a happy boy hugging his teddy bear.
Arthur has sold the one toy he needs as much as he ever did, even if he didn't take Honey Bear to bed anymore, What can he do to set things right

We're often tempted to distance ourselves from our past by leaving behind tangible remnants of it, but we're not as free from yesterday as we believe.
Memory is everything we are the person we're becoming is the result of memories built one upon the next like a tower since the day we were born, and ripping out memories from the middle and tossing them away makes the tower less secure.
We need our foundational memories in order to stand whole and strong in the knowledge of who we are, The Honey Bears we adored yesterday may seem vestigial now, a needed comfort in our younger days that we've grown tough enough to get along without, but are we ever tough enough to dismiss someone who loves us unconditionally, who didn't mind if we hugged them close when we were at our most toxic A friend willing to risk harm from proximity to us is a friend we can't afford to let go.
The relationship is bound to change as we grow older and develop new friends and interests, but that doesn't mean the friendship is over, We have room for our Honey Bears at any age and stage of life, a reminder that someone loved us all along and would have been there if we called for them in spite of any dread disease we contracted.
The relationship will change, and adapting to it is just one in the endless series of challenges that make up a life well lived, But that change is okay, as Arthur finds out, It might lead to an exciting new chapter in an old relationship, sharing the affection we still feel for our dear friend with someone else just now ready to love them the way we once did.


Arthur's Honey Bear is a wonder, How does a book this short express such vivid emotion and timeless wisdom But that is what the best easy readers do, creating unpolluted reservoirs of literary value that are as accessible for emerging readers as they are for kids who learned to read years ago.
Lillian Hoban taps into this reservoir as reliably as any author of easy readers I've encountered, so it's understandable why her Arthur the Chimpanzee series is lauded as one of the best.
I love Arthur's Honey Bear for its simple, sweet characters and reassuring message that loved ones are indispensable at any age, They're worth too much to let go for any price, and the consolation they offer is never obsolete, If you're looking for a book to help kids master the mechanics of reading while imparting lessons they can treasure for a lifetime, by all means try Arthur's Honey Bear and the Arthur the Chimpanzee series.
You couldn't make a finer choice, Mama read this to me before bed the other night, I liked it because I have a stuffed bear named Honey Bear, too! New York Times Recommendation I was left feeling strangely sad at the end, the first book overpages that myyr old read to me, holding his interest

from cover to cover, Arthur and his sister Violet are selling their old toys even Arthur's favorite Honey Bear, When his little sister buys his bear, Arthur misses him terribly,
But Arthur realizes that even though he's growing up, he can still have a special relationship with an old friend, Young children will delight in the adventures of Arthur and Violet and this very special story about friendship, Lot to like about this story,
getting along with siblings
cleaning out the toy box
setting up a garage sale
variety of toys amp play

And, some things have value because of sentiment and memories.
Predictable but good for the Arthurloving crowd, Arthur has decided it is time to get rid of some of his toys including his Honey Bear that Dad gave him when he had the chicken pox, He is going to have a tag sale, He puts a tag on everything but the Honey Bear, Nobody buys anything from his tag sale until his sister said she would buy Honey Bear, Arthur doesn't want to sell the bear but eventually agrees to it, Arthur is having a hard time with his sister playing with Honey Bear until he realizes that he is now Honey Bear's Uncle, Uncles play with their nephews and take them for treats, Arthur is happy to be able to play with Honey Bear, apes, preschool, sharing, siblings I loved this book as a child, When I go the chicken pox, my parents gave me a teddy bear, which I promptly named Honey Bear, I dont recall reading any Arthur books as a kid, though they must have been around given this one was originally published in thes, The story was a lot longer than I anticipated, but I thought it was really sweet, Arthur decides to sell a bunch of old toys, mostly for a few cents each and most of them damaged and broken, He includes his old teddy bear, which he is clearly reluctant to sell, When his little sister ultimately buys the bear, he quickly regrets it, but soon figured out a way for them to share it,
The story definitely has a vintage feel, with the toys including a hula hoop, yoyo, China horse and Noahs ark, not to mention the highest amount of money discussed iscents.
But I can see this story still resonating with young readers today, At any rate, I found it charming, This is a levelI Can Read book, About two little monkeys a big brother and little sister, Arthur cleans out his toy box and decides to have a garage sale, He includes a favorite teddy bear that he feels he's outgrown , but has he He has a hard time putting a dollar amount on him, The bear is very special to him, In the end his sister buys him and he realizes that he's the Teddy Bears UNCLE! And so he can still hold him and love him,

This was a book I had forgotten about reading to my children until I found it in our collection, And I'm so glad I did! I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it, and myyear old granddaughter enjoyed it too! Also it is a special book that teaches sibling interaction.
This book is about Arthur and him trying to sell his old toys or in his words, sell his "old junk, " He explains to his sister what he is going to do and lets her help, They sit outside waiting for people to come buy his things but those who come don't buy anything, There is always something that the buyer does not like or is missing, The characters are monkeys but a child can still relate to what is happening to Arthur who is having trouble selling his Honey Bear, The most common colors in this story are pink and yellow which the yellow kind of shows the love and support of family, The pictures do not take up most of the page but they do show what the words are saying so that the reader knows what is going on, The words in this story are big and easy to read, This story is a bit longer than other picture books and can be found under the Beginning Reader section, This book is a good read for children of any age, .