[.ca] He Bear, She Bear (ISBN 0394829972)

Positive message and entertaining for little kids:
This book provided a good starting point for my 2-year old about a number of things - differentiating between male and female, various kinds of jobs people can have, how rhyming works. It's politically correct without being preachy - and she likes it!

Outdated view of women's rights for kids today:
Depending on the society you live in, the "she can do anything he can" view seemed outdated to me. By saying that "she" can do the obvious, it implies that there is a reason to have to say it. By saying isn't it wonderfull that "she" can do these too, it implies that "normally" maybe she shouldn't be able to, or why make a big deal about it. I think children should learn about "shes" having to make a big deal about it, but I don't want to make a big deal about my "she" children doing "certain" things or my "he" children doing "certain" things. I want them to grow up not thinking it's worth making a big deal about whether a "she" does construction work, or a "he" sews. This potentially could cast doubts in the minds of "nontraditional" "hes" and "shes". Frankly, my kids were quite confused by this emphasis on "he" and "she", instead of just "people do these things".

He Bear She Bear Review:
This story is based on a family that enjoys adventure around town. The main characters of the book are two baby bears, a "He Bear" and a "She Bear." The message in this story for children and adults is that just because you're a male or a female doesn't mean you can't do anything you want to do if you put your mind to it. This book is very good for kids because it is funny and it shows responsibility.