Omar on Board - Hardcover

""Omar on Board" provides a good starting point for classroom discussions about children's fears and possible solutions to overcome them. It is also great for units on bears, friendship and feelings."
- "Resource Links"

"Kovalski's portly, endearing bear spins through a beautifully light, snowy landscape as he learns to accept his own talents. The whole book has a cozy, comfortable feel."
- "Toronto Star"

"Young children will love the little bear and sympathize with his strength. The pictures are summery and the bears are adorable."
- "Sunday Republican, Waterbury, CT"

"Omar can be brave, but not being able to jump off the high board leaves him feeling bad until he has an opportunity to do a good deed that shows how brave he can be. Bright, lively illustrations."
-"Burnaby Now"
"The soft, pencil-crayon illustrations show cuddly bears in bathing caps and colorfully patterned swimsuits. Humorous background details include an audience of expressive frogs. This gentle tale of friendship will appeal to fans of "Omar on Ice.""
- "School Library Journal"

""Omar on Board" provides a good starting point for classroom discussions about children's fears and possible solutions to overcome them. It is also great for units on bears, friendship and feelings."
- "Resource Links"

"Kovalski's portly, endearing bear spins through a beautifully light, snowy landscape as he learns to accept his own talents. The whole book has a cozy, comfortable feel."
- "Toronto Star"

"Young children will love the little bear and sympathize with his strength. The pictures are summery and the bears are adorable."
- "Sunday Republican, Waterbury, CT"

"Omar can be brave, but not being able to jump off the high board leaves him feeling bad until he has an opportunity to do a good deed that shows how brave he can be. Bright, lively illustrations. "
-"Burnaby Now"
"The soft, pencil-crayon illustrations show cuddly bears in bathing caps and colorfully patterned swimsuits. Humorous background details include an audience of expressive frogs. This gentle tale of friendship will appeal to fans of Omar on Ice."

"Omar on Board provides a good starting point for classroom discussions about children's fears and possible solutions to overcome them. It is also great for units on bears, friendship and feelings."

"Kovalski's portly, endearing bear spins through a beautifully light, snowy landscape as he learns to accept his own talents. The whole book has a cozy, comfortable feel."

"Young children will love the little bear and sympathize with his strength. The pictures are summery and the bears are adorable."

"Omar can be brave, but not being able to jump off the high board leaves him feeling bad until he has an opportunity to do a good deed that shows how brave he can be. Bright, lively illustrations. "

Maryann Kovalski, one of Canada's most beloved children's writers/illustrators, has received many honours, including the Governor General's Award shortlist, a CLA Notable, a Parent's Choice Illustrator's Honour, and two nominations for the Mr. Christie's Book Award. She is the author of many children's books, including Omar On Ice, Omar's Halloween, Jingle Bells, and Rain, Rain.