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The story was about a rabbit and bear who share a den and their day is ruined by a rainstorm. Rabbit throws a tantrum and bear tries to be comforting until he can't take the complaining anymore.

He teaches rabbit a lesson about appreciating the things he has instead of complaing.

The moral was there, the illustrations were nice, but underwhelming writing.

Ehh... it was ok. Good lessons to be learned from this book. Things could always be worse. I don't see this being very popular with the kids at school. Love the cover.

Eh... this one was just ok. I enjoyed the non-traditional rhyming and the illustrations, but not so much the storyline. Rabbit was really TOO whiny. It was a little too much. I also didn't love the message of "look at the worm, his life completely sucks, so be grateful." I think the message of being grateful for what you have is an important one, but I also think it could have been delivered a little less... heavy-handedly? I felt really bad for the worm and indignant on his behalf. I found the ending kind of funny and subversive, but it also made me a little sad and didn't make up for the rest of the story, in my opinion.

​Poor little Rabbit is bummed out with the rain and all the drips and nuances that it is bringing. But as he whines and moan and begrudges the weather, his roommate Bear just goes about making the best of the day.

Bear, the pinnacle of patience tells Rabbit “there, there” as he attempts to console his plights. But having enough of this gloom, Bear sets out to show Rabbit that even a gloomy day is no excuse to be glum-bunny.

Sweet and fun this rainy day story will delight the little ones.

Rating 5 out of 5
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This is hilarious little tale that I would love to read during a story time! The illustrations are fun, the characters are adorable, and it just made me laugh the whole way through!

I read There, There by Tim Beiser recently. I wanted to read this book because the premise is something I can relate to as a mom of young children. Little Rabbit constantly complains and whines about everything. Nothing can go right in his eyes. Fortunately, Rabbit’s wise friend, Bear, is there to soften his complaints with a simple, “There, There.”

Until, like most people, Bear gets annoyed with the continuous whining. Bear tries to teach Rabbit the importance of being grateful for what he does have in his life. This is also where the children’s story lost its effect for my children. Bear uses the example of earthworms crawling in the dirt to show Rabbit that at least he doesn’t have it “that bad.”

I really wanted my kids to love this book and appreciate the message, but it was not their favorite. They did not seem to appreciate the earthworm comparison and then they felt bad for that Bear was “picking on” the earthworms. The message is a good one for teaching a basic principle, but it won’t be one we rush out to buy.

Rabbit is a whiner! And even understanding, supportive friends like Bear eventually get fed up with all that complaining. Using an earthworm as an example, Bear helps Rabbit see how good Rabbit's life is in comparison to the little earthworm's life.

Written in verse the pace, pictures, and humor of There, There will make it an instant favorite for kids and adults alike.

This book was just okay for mea. It seemed to be lacking substance.

I loved this book! The illustrations are charming and the story was adorable. My favorite part was the last page. I did not expect it but it made the whole book more memorable and enjoyable. Thank you for providing an ARC.

There, There was no my favorite. I may be personally over thinking the whole thing, but it felt very forced. Hare is stuck inside because of the rainy weather. He moans and groans and doesn't seem to appreciate that he is at least indoors with his friend bear. Bear keeps saying "There, There" in order to comfort him but after so much complaining he had finally had enough. He forces hare out into the rain, and shows him that a worm has a worse life than he does. At the end the worm is upset that the bear has treated him so, but the story ends with a joke with him carrying on this conversation with his rear. But that doesn't leave me with much resolution for the poor worm. I certainly understand the context that there are those worse off than you, but I am not sure the way that the story goes necessarily is the best way to convey this point of view.

Very cute book! Even a surprise twist for even such a short story! Delightful drawings and unique rhymes!

I love the characterisation in this book, especially through the wonderful illustrations. I love the comic ending and the repetitive theme. I was hoping with anticipation that the bear would take the rabbit outside and show him how fun it is to play in rain and mud and that it never looks as gloomy once you get outside. Sadly a different message but still a good one.

I wasn't a fan of the story. The characters, especially hare seemed over-the-top angry. The illustrations were solid, but I didn't feel that the story matched.

Bear and Hare live in a den together. There is a rain storm outside and Hare complains how rain is so boring which then leads to Hare complaining about other aspects of their lives in the den. Bear tries to comfort his friend but eventually his nerves get the best of him and he sets out to show Hare their lives in the den is not all that bad. It could always be worse.
I am obsessing over these illustrations. They resemble amusing but slightly more complex paintings for children. The rhyming and wording are superb, there are hardly any forced rhymes throughout the storyline. Personally I think "there, there" was over used a bit but since this is titled There, There it fits in. The lesson to learn was there. This book is clearly about being grateful for what you have and who you are. As hare finds out, things could always be worse.
Now I am not entirely sure how believable the characters are, obviously, because bears will eat rabbits instead of sharing den with one, but they are relatable. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. The illustrations overcame any issues I had. I would recommend this to the younger generation and suggest it be a part of story time in any school or library. The lesson is clear and concise and needs learned. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you

Ever have a bad attitude where life seems like it’s always down… that’s the attitude of the “there, there”. This book addresses this attitude and paints a picture of another way to process your thoughts. The pictures are cute and the words flow well. My children thought the worm was the funniest  If you’re looking for a cute read for your little ones, this might just be the one.

Like any reader, I enjoy a good rhyming picture book--when they are good. Good rhyme is great for setting mood, and the writer part of me is fascinated by an author who can effortlessly pull rhymes together without losing their sense of rhythm or story. The rhyme in this book was hitting on all cylinders until I read bear's response to hare's grumbling. The bear's platitudes fell flat and fake (as platitudes tend to do), and I thought "no one would actually say this," but I kept reading. Glad I did! The unexpected ending, pulled the whole book together for me and completely changed my opinion. Super fun!

There, There has a cute concept where this rabbit is complaining about everything and his friend puts everything in perspective by comparing their life to the fate of a worm. The unique and entertaining aspect is when it then switches to the worm’s point of view who is kind of offended that he is being used as the example of the worst kind of life.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I took off one star because at times I thought the actual writing was kind of choppy)

However. It doesn’t matter if I thought it creative and entertaining. My six year old son wasn’t very engaged (seemed bored, didn’t want to look at pictures more closely, didn’t ask questions), much of the humor was over his head, and he never asked me to read it again. Afterward he said he didn’t like how angry they were the whole time. SO…

I’m going to have to give it 3 out of 5 Stars.

Want to help a friend overcome a bad mood? In this feel-good book for younger readers, Bear shows his friend Hare what it means to be grateful. This book would fit in well with a unit of study on thankfulness.