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Great story to teach children about cultural diversity and differences in culture

“It‘s a funny thing, how things that are really important don‘t feel important until you look back on them.”

Omri gets a cupboard for his birthday and he discovers that he can bring toys to life! He uses it to bring his Indian toy named Little Bear to life and learns about friendship and cultural differences.

This was a fast and fun read even if it didn‘t hold up to the elevated memories from my childhood. Still, there was enough to make for an engaging, nostalgic read. I found myself both impressed and annoyed by Omari‘s maturity, which was well beyond his years. 3/5
#bookspinbingo #doublespin

My childhood read. Very nostalgic! I'd forgotten a good bit of what happened in the book concerning school. Still a fun light fantasy type of read with interesting characters. Little Bear (Little Bull in the UK) was my favorite of them all and made me laugh.

This book used to inspire me to put my "plastic" toys into a jewelry box in hopes they would come alive.

I mainly listened to the audio, which is narrated by the author.

5⭐ Still love it.

This was one of those books that I read a LONG time ago, and that I would probably be willing to read again. There is a brilliant mix of magic and a child‘s imagination.

I was obsessed with this book as a kid. Omri's toy Native American figurine comes to life.

When readers decide to bake cookies 😂 #multitasking #booksbrewsandbooze #theindianinthecupboard #lynnereidbanks

Loved this story as a kid!

An imaginative tale about a boy who comes across a magic cupboard and key that turns his plastic figurines into real people. A little time travel and very vague on how this process takes place but fun for all of that. A different cover might make it more likely to get checked out.

My 4th grade teacher, Ms. Lee, was big on read-alouds. I would sit in rapt attention as she read “The Cay” complete with an “island accent” (totally not okay by today‘s guidelines, I‘m sure) or, in this case, “The Indian in the Cupboard.” When she was done, she showed us the movie. I cried. 😂 It was my first time experiencing that particular sadness when the images on screen don‘t correspond with those in your head.

#ThrowbackReadathon Jan 25-28

I loved this series as a kid, and decided to listen to the first book while waiting for the next Temeraire book, which is on hold. Turns out I still love it, particularly Boone. Just a fun little story, which I realize reading it now as an adult includes some nice little lessons for kids.

I did cringe just a little bit at some of the indian/cowboy stereotypes, but there's enough education included that it sort of balanced out.

Finished this one today with my morning tutoring group. Focused on the way Omri's stereotypes are challenged by what he learns about Little Bear and Boone, and Omri's growing realization that they are people, not toys. Rather #problematic that Little Bear is essentially rewarded with a woman at the end though.

I don't own this because the only book I #threwacrosstheroom is a book I HATED. Thanks, Mr. Buetler. #photoadaynov16

In the 6th grade I dressed as Little Bear to give an oral book report on The Indian In the Cupboard. I still cringe like it was yesterday.....😂

#booktober #characteriddressas

Working through this with my morning tutoring group. I read the whole series in Elementary School (well at least the first 4), and it still holds up.

For #BannedBooksWeek. This was a favorite story of mine during my childhood. A cupboard where small toy figurines come to life I think fascinates every child (just look at the success of "Toy Story"). Omri & Little Bear come to have a special friendship in which Omri learns a great deal about respect, dignity, initiative, acceptance, responsibility, moving past stereotypes, etc. Enrapturing. #PairWith: Juicy Juice Fruit Punch, chilled with ice.