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Bear Island
by Matthew CordellLouise and her family are sad over the loss of their beloved dog, Charlie. "Life will not be the same," Louise says, as she visits a little island that Charlie loved.But on a visit to the island after Charlie's death, something strange happens: She meets a bear. At first, she's afraid, but soon she realizes that the bear is sad, too. As Louise visits more often, she realizes that getting over loss takes time. And just when she starts to feel better, it's time for Bear to bed down for the winter.Once again, Louise believes that life will not be the same. But sometimes, things can change for the better, and on the first warm day of spring, her family welcomes a new member. Here is a lovely, poignant story about loss and healing that will bring comfort to even the youngest readers.
Bear Likes Jam
by Ciara GavinOn the heels of Bear Is Not Tired comes a delicious new story of a big bear with an even bigger sweet tooth—perfect for fans of Karma Wilson&’s Bear Wants More. When Bear discovers jam for the time, he can&’t think of anything else. Mama Duck tells him that growing bears need to eat their vegetables first . . . but Bear can&’t stand the strange green things on his plate. He only wants jam! It&’s not until Bear notices the little ducks around him eating ALL of their food, that it finally clicks: Bear can have his dinner and his jam. This tender follow-up to Bear Is Not Tired will hit home with every family of finicky eaters. Praise for Bear Is Not Tired: &“Gavin&’s watercolors offer humor and tenderness in equal supply, making this blended family irresistible.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review &“Warm and wonderful.&” —Kirkus Reviews on Bear Is Not Tired
Bear Needs Help
by Sarah S. BrannenWith one of his shoes untied, and all of the animals too scared to help, what's Bear going to do? The surprisingly clever answer will make kids -- and parents -- laugh. A perfect read-aloud.A lumbering little polar bear has one shoe untied, and he needs some help! Sadly for him, though, the other animals are all too scared of him: the lemmings, rabbits, and seals all run away as he approaches them for assistance. What's Bear going to do? Luckily, two plucky birds are more than happy to help out and offer advice -- though probably not quite in the way that readers anticipate.In this sweet and funny book about asking for help (and receiving it), expectations are flipped in a simple but clever way.Praise for Bear Needs Help:A Junior Library Guild selection!"Laced with humor and . . . decipherable in more ways than one." --Kirkus Reviews"The silliness will likely win the day and earn a few giggles . . . Use this to bring some surprising goofiness to a bear-themed or winter-themed storytime." --BCCB
Bear Picks a Pumpkin
by ZondervanSnuggle up in the cool fall weather with a cozy blanket, a pumpkin spice latte, and your little one as you follow the whimsical, rhyming quest of Bear on his way to find the perfect pumpkin.Will he choose a tall one? A tiny one? One with stripes? Or perhaps a pumpkin white as snow?Read along and find out which pumpkin Bear (and his friends) will choose!Here&’s a silly pumpkin! It&’s bumpy and unique. But there are still more pumpkins, So let&’s go and take a peek. Here&’s another pumpkin, Bear! It&’s perfect, don&’t you say? It&’s round and smooth and not too big— Just right for you! Hooray!Bear Picks a Pumpkin:Is perfect for little readersBlends the warmth and joy of autumn with a powerful message of friendshipIs written in soothing, rhyming text, fun to read for parents and kids alike
Bear Says Thanks
by Karma WilsonWhen Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There is just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Other books about Bear and his friends are available in this library.
Bear Shadow
by Frank AschWhen Bear tried to catch a fish, his shadow scared the fish away. And so Bear decided to get rid of his shadow.
Bear Snores On (Elementary Core Reading Ser.)
by Karma Wilson Jane ChapmanNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Bear Tales: Three Treasured Stories
by Vlasta Van Kampen"Bear and Pig Go To Market" is a humorous, Czech tale about selling and friendship. "Bear Stole the Moon" is a North-American tale explaining why the moon changes shapes. "Three Lazy Bears" is a Russian tale about the pitfalls of laziness.
Bear Wants More
by Karma WilsonWhen springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!. . . Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants more! How Bear's friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's rhythmic text and Jane Chapman's vibrant illustrations make Bear Wants More a perfect springtime read-aloud. Other books about Bear are available from Bookshare.
Bear Wants Some Honey: Independent Pink 1a (Reading Champion #516)
by Katie WoolleyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Bear has run out of honey, and he wants some more. When he spots a bee in the garden, he knows just what to do!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 4-5 year olds or those reading book band pink 1a.
Bear Wants to Sing
by Cary FaganBear wants to sing his song, but the other animals won't give him a chance to perform his masterwork in this delightful picture book companion to the critically acclaimed King Mouse.A bear finds a ukulele in the woods. It makes a nice sound -- PLINK! -- and inspires him to write his own song. His friend Mouse would love to hear it. But Bear isn't the only animal in the forest to find musical inspiration that day, and Snake, Crow and Tortoise keep taking his turn to perform. When they finally give him the opportunity and meet his song with less enthusiasm than he'd like, the discouraged bear shelves his music career forever . . . but the kindness, empathy and appreciation of his best friend will prove that his art deserves recognition and can even inspire others.This dryly humorous and sweetly profound collaboration between two critically acclaimed children's book creators, a follow-up to the masterful King Mouse, has the makings of a modern classic.
Bear With Me
by Noemi VolaWhat do you do with a bear who won&’t leave? When a bear comes to stay, no one expects him to stay too long! But his arrival changes everything, from sleeping to shopping to hanging out with friends. If even dinosaurs and math problems can&’t drive him away, what are you supposed to do?Featuring quirky, energetic illustrations, this amusing tale suggests we can learn to live with even the most unbearable company.
Bear and Bee
by Sergio RuzzierA hungry bear discovers that bees are not terrible monsters who never share their honey.
Bear and Bee (Bear and Bee)
by Sergio RuzzierAfter a nice long hibernation, Bear wakes up and craves some honey. When he spots a beehive in the distance, he heads right for it! Sitting on top of the beehive is Bee who graciously offers Bear some honey, but Bear is worried. He believes that bees are big, scary creatures who do not share their honey. But Bear's new friend just happens to be a bee! And Bee is small and most certainly is not scary. But do bees share honey? Turns out they do!
Bear and Bee Too Busy (Bear and Bee)
by Sergio RuzzierWhen Bear asks Bee to roll down the hill with him, Bee is too busy. Bee is too busy to lie in the sun and splash in the water, too. And by the time Bee asks Bear to watch the moon with her, he is too sleepy! Poor Bear. Poor Bee. Nothing is fun without your best friend beside you, but luckily Bee knows just what to do!
Bear and Chicken
by Jannie HoHumor, a surprise ending, and an unlikely friendship make Bear and Chicken fall into the ranks with Mo Willems and Dev Petty, and the soup recipe at the end will inspire young chefs to get into the kitchen and cook! When Bear finds a chicken frozen in the winter snow, he brings it home to try to defrost it. As Chicken thaws-um, awakens-he fears that Bear is actually prepping to eat him. Oh no! All signs are pointing to a fateful end for Chicken-being wrapped like a burrito, chopped basil and veggies sitting on the counter, the huge pot on the stove that's just the right size for a chicken to fit inside.It's almost time for lunch, so Chicken makes a run for it! But in the end, Chicken learns that perhaps he too quickly jumped to conclusions. This funny and clever friendship tale teaches kids that things are not always as they seem, while learning a thing or two about making soup with a friend!
Bear and Friends: A House for Mouse (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Jody Jensen ShafferStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.Mouse is looking for a new house, but everything Bear and Squirrel suggest isn't quite right. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for a house for Mouse and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages, while the puzzle encourages re-reading. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
Bear and Friends: A Scarf for Squirrel (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Jody Jensen ShafferHighlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids learning to recognize letters and sounds.Bear and Mouse lost the scarf they want to give their friend, Squirrel. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for the scarf and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
Bear and Friends: Pup Is Lost (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Jody Jensen ShafferHighlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.Fox can't find his black-and-white puppy--where could Pup be? In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can join in the search and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
Bear and Friends: Wake Up, Bear! (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Jody Jensen ShafferHighlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.Bear looks for Duck, his friend who visits each spring, but is Bear up too soon? In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can join in the search and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
Bear and Friends: Where Is Bear? (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Jody Jensen ShafferStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences.Mouse and Squirrel can't find their friend, Bear. In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for Bear and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple story text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages, while the puzzle encourages re-reading. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along with this forest adventure.
Bear and Roly-Poly
by Elizabeth WinthropBear is happily surprised to learn that Roly-Poly, his baby sister, likes to have him give her attention and even sing her to sleep. When Nora goes to Grandma's to get a new baby sister for her stuffed animal friend, Bear, he practices being a big brother. However, instead of a doll-sized baby, Nora returns with a very large, heavy Panda nearly as large as Mrs. Duck, the baby-sitter. This delightful story is right on target for children harboring the notion that having a baby in the house will be pure joy. But in this charming book, all ends well for Bear and his new sister, Roly-Poly. The illustrations and text impart messages of love, warmth and acceptance without becoming gooey. We hope you and your child enjoy Bear and Roly-Poly." Little listeners will be laughing at this read-aloud book about a huge baby and her tiny big brother.
Bear and Wolf
by Daniel SalmieriBear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter's evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow. <P><P> They're young and curious, slipping easily into friendship as they amble along together, seeing new details in the snowy forest. Together they spy an owl overhead, look deep into the frozen face of the lake, and contemplate the fish sleeping below the surface. Then it's time to say goodbye: for Bear to go home and hibernate with the family and for Wolf to run with the pack. Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator is a beautifully rendered story of friendship and the subtle rhythm of life when we are open to the world and to each other.
Bear and the Cart (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jennifer Morris Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Is Bear in Trouble? Rabbit thinks Bear is stuck in a runaway cart! Bear's friends run to help. But where is Bear?