"...Adorable. My daughter liked the talking bear who drinks tea. She liked his suit and hat too... After the story, my daughter ran off to have an impromptu tea party with all her stuffed friends." - K. Brook for Reedsy Discovery 

"The team effort of Kristina Schoettle and Elizabeth Welch knocked the ball out of the park with The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie. This children's book is full of humor and rhymes. I have seen many children's books with contrived rhymes, but this book uses natural rhyming that flows from the tip of the pen. There are no twisted ways of pronouncing words to make them rhyme. Talk about politeness! I wish people would be as polite as the bear in the blue bow tie. You can tell he had a proper upbringing. This is an excellent book for teaching etiquette and manners to your children. It is so delightful that I read it twice." -Philip Van Heusen for Reader's Favorite

"Kristina Schoettle and Elizabeth Welch's picture book story, The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie, is a simple story, almost a fairy tale or a fantasy. Told in rhyming verse, this lyrical treasure will warm the hearts of readers of all ages. The language is simple to help young readers improve their reading skills. The book begins with interactive suggestions to help young readers find specific words in the story to bolster their word recognition. The best part of this charming story is that it will encourage young readers to be imaginative and find beauty and excitement in everything around them. The illustrations are bright, bold, and colorful and help move this little story along. This book is a treasure that will be enjoyed for years to come. Loved it!" -Emily Jane Hills Orford for Reader's Favorite

"The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie: Humorous Poetry for Language Fluency is perfect for helping young readers improve their vocabulary. This book has many strong points, starting with the story, which I am sure will make children smile and laugh often. The characters are adorable, and the bear, in particular, is quite memorable for his outfit and actions. I particularly like that the book has a clear educational goal. Kristina Schoettle and Elizabeth Welch succeed in helping young readers develop their language skills in a delightful way; the list of new words at the beginning will help little ones in their discovery. I am fascinated by this book, and I invite parents to pick it up so their kids can experience a magical and educational adventure." -Astrid Iustulin for Reader's Favorite