Synopsis
Larry is a polar bear with style. He like blueberry muffins, enjoys dancing ballet, and takes pride in his job as a lifeguard. He lives with the Frobisher family in the hotel that they named after him. One day, Larry invites his bear friends at the zoo for a sleepover. That's when all the fun begins!
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2 Larry the polar bear returns for another adventure at the Hotel Larry. Mildred Frobisher, who narrates the story, has just had a sleepover, and now Larry wants to have one as well. Mildred helps him send out the invitations, plan the entertainment, and prepare the menu. Larry and his friends (three polar bears, a wolf, and a bunny) dance ("the flat foot floogie"), watch a scary movie (Wild Polar Bears of the Frozen North ), and dine (blueberry muffins, codfish cakes, and pizza with anchovies) with Mildred until bedtime. Then she retires to her room and the animals play on the lawn and giggle late into the night outside their tents. Everyone behaves well and has a swell time in this good-natured frolic. The story's understated humor is perfectly matched with the bright, cheerful illustrations. The white polar bears pop against vivid backgrounds, and the clean text is easy to read. Kids may be inspired to have their own sleepovers after reading this pleasant romp, although they might want to skip the codfish ice cream.-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT