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Bear Is Awake!: An Alphabet Story
by Hannah E. HarrisonIn this delightfully different alphabet book from the creator of Extraordinary Jane, a curious bear makes a new friend.Suddenly "awake" in the middle of winter, a "big bear" explores a "cozy cabin," which Bear of course "enters excitedly." But the cabin isn't empty--a little girl lives there. So begins an unlikely friendship and an unexpected adventure as the girl attempts to figure out what a bear is supposed to be doing in the winter. (Hint: It's not eating pancakes or visiting the library!)With her trademark humor and warmth, Hannah E. Harrison puts her own irresistible spin on the classic alphabet book. The result is a story families will treasure for years to come.
Bear Is Broken: A Leo Maxwell Mystery (The Leo Maxwell Mysteries #1)
by Lachlan SmithThis Shamus Award–winning mystery was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and Deadly Pleasures. Leo Maxwell grew up under the care of his older brother, Teddy, a successful yet reviled criminal defense attorney, after their father was jailed for their mother’s murder. Now a rookie lawyer, Leo must be there for Teddy after he’s shot in the head and falls into a coma. Given that Teddy has enemies on both sides of the law in San Francisco, Leo realizes the search for his brother’s shooter falls on him. But as he begins to examine the life of a brother he barely knew, Leo uncovers a list of suspects longer than he imagined. With the gunman still on the loose, Leo needs to find him fast—in this suspenseful novel that won the 2014 Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel. “The final showdown is hair-raising. . . . Sensitive, ingenious and suspenseful. A series is promised and very welcome indeed.” —Kirkus Reviews “Promises to be the start of a riveting series.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch
Bear Is Never Alone
by Marc VeerkampA stirring, thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend.When Bear sits down at the piano, he makes beautiful music, and the other animals can&’t get enough. &“More, more, Pianobear!&” they shout. But sometimes Bear just wants to relax. Even when he tries to escape to a quiet tree branch, the voices follow him: &“More! More! More!&” Finally Bear snaps. No one seems to understand why he&’s so upset—except Zebra. Zebra loves Bear&’s music, but she doesn&’t ask him to start playing again. Instead, she brings over a book…This moving story is the perfect companion for social-emotional lessons about choosing solitude, respecting boundaries, and building interpersonal awareness. Illustrated in striking shades of black, white, and red, Bear Is Never Alone encourages young readers to notice others&’ needs and care for them with kindness.
Bear Is Not Tired
by Ciara GavinFor fans of Karma Wilson's Bear Snores On comes a whimsical bedtime story about a bear who is absolutely, positively not sleepy at all. . . . Bear and his duck family do everything together. That is, until winter arrives. Bear is supposed to hibernate this time of year, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. But can Bear really stay awake all winter long? Gentle humor and endearing illustrations bring a delightful twist to a bedtime routine that children and their parents will easily recognize.
Bear Island
by Alistair MacLeanAs the Morning Rose ploughs through wintry Arctic seas toward Bear Island, ship's doctor Christopher Marlowe is kept busy attending to the seasick passengers--a film unit being sent to make a film so secret that none of them knows much about it. As passengers and crew begin dying, he realizes that the Morning Rose has a murderer on board. Once on the island, Marlowe must contend against weather, terrain, and ruthless adversaries as events build to a brutal climax in the darkness of the Polar night.
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 Market (Orca Currents)
by Michele Martin BossleyWhile volunteering at the local zoo, Robyn, Nick and Trevor learn that grizzly bears are being poached. The bears' gallbladders are being removed for use in alternative medicine. Always ready to solve a mystery, the kids set out to find the poachers. Bear is not only big game, they learn, but big money to poachers. The stakes are high and the suspects many, as the kids head into their most dangerous adventure yet. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Bear Me Safely Over
by Sheri JosephBear Me Safely Over is a richly textured and emotionally intense exploration of two Georgia families whose lives become connected through a marriage. Troubled pasts and complicated relationships are tackled through dark and contemporary themes - a young daughter dying of AIDS, the menace of homophobia, racism, the splintering of families, the discordant voice of religious fundamentalism - but at the core of these interwoven stories is a hopeful portrait of the different and often elusive faces of salvation.Summoning a diverse and provocative chorus of voices, Sheri Joseph offers up a kaleidoscopic vision of the common secrets and sorrows at the heart of a community.
Bear Meets Girl
by Shelly LaurenstonHe's big, burly, and way smarter than your average shapeshifting bear. He's also about to get trapped by own his game. . . Lou Crushek is a reasonable, mellow, easygoing kind of guy. But once someone starts killing the scumbags he works so hard to bust, that really gets under his fur. Especially when that someone is a curvy she-tiger with a skill set that's turning Crush's lone-bear world upside down--and bringing his passion out of hibernation. . . As a member of an elite feline protection unit, Marcella Malone has no problem body-dropping anyone who hunts her kind. But Crush is proving one major pain in her gorgeous tail. The only reason she's joined forces with him is to track down the wealthy human who's got her entire species in his ruthless sights. It sure isn't because Crush's stubborn and contrary attitude is rubbing Cella in all the right ways. . . Laurenston's characters shine with wit and depth. --Publishers Weekly on Belong to the Night
Bear Meets Girl: The Beast In Him; The Mane Event; Big Bad Beast; Bear Meets Girl (The Pride Series #7)
by Shelly LaurenstonHe's big, burly, and way smarter than your average shapeshifting bear. He's also about to get trapped by own his game. . .Lou Crushek is a reasonable, mellow, easygoing kind of guy. But once someone starts killing the scumbags he works so hard to bust, that really gets under his fur. Especially when that someone is a curvy she-tiger with a skill set that's turning Crush's lone-bear world upside down--and bringing his passion out of hibernation. . .As a member of an elite feline protection unit, Marcella Malone has no problem body-dropping anyone who hunts her kind. But Crush is proving one major pain in her gorgeous tail. The only reason she's joined forces with him is to track down the wealthy human who's got her entire species in his ruthless sights. It sure isn't because Crush's stubborn and contrary attitude is rubbing Cella in all the right ways. . ."Laurenston's characters shine with wit and depth." --Publishers Weekly on Belong to the Night
Bear Necessity: A Novel
by James Gould-BournA heartwarming, poignant, and charming debut novel for fans of Nick Hornby and The Rosie Project, about a father and son overcoming their grief in surprisingly inventive ways.Danny&’s life is falling apart. He&’s become a single father to eleven-year-old Will—who hasn&’t spoken since the death of his mother in a car crash a year earlier—and Danny has just been fired from his construction job. To make matters worse, he&’s behind on the rent and his nasty landlord is threatening to break his legs if he doesn&’t pay soon. Danny needs money, and fast. After observing local street performers in a nearby park, Danny spends his last few dollars on a tattered panda costume, impulsively deciding to become a dancing bear. While performing one day, Danny spots his son in the park, and chases off the older boys who are taunting him. Will opens up for the first time since his mother&’s death, unaware that the man in the panda costume is his father. Afraid of disclosing his true identity, Danny comforts his son. But will Danny lose Will&’s trust once he reveals who he is? And will he be able to dance his way out of debt, or be beaten up before he has a chance? Filled with a colorful cast of characters, Bear Necessity is a refreshingly unpretentious and ultimately uplifting story of a father and son reconnecting in the most unlikely of circumstances.
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 No Malice: A Novel
by Clarissa HarwoodGreat Expectations meets Grantchester in this story of love and lies, secrets and second chances, set in Edwardian England. Beaten and left for dead in the English countryside, clergyman and reformer Tom Cross is rescued and nursed back to health by Miranda and Simon Thorne, reclusive siblings who seem to have as many secrets as he does. Tom has spent years helping the downtrodden in London while lying to everyone he meets, but now he’s forced to slow down and confront his unexamined life. Miranda, a skilled artist, is haunted by her painful past and unable to imagine a future. Tom is a welcome distraction from her troubles, but she’s determined to relegate him to her fantasy world, sensing that any real relationship with him would be more trouble than it’s worth. Besides, she has sworn to remain devoted to someone she’s left behind. When Tom returns to London, his life begins to unravel as he faces the consequences of both his affair with a married woman and his abusive childhood. When his secrets catch up with him and his reputation is destroyed, he realizes that Miranda is the only person he trusts with the truth. What he doesn’t realize is that even if she believes him and returns his feelings, he can’t free her from the shackles of her past.
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
by Karma Wilson Jane ChapmanBear's cave fills with animal friends as he sleeps in this classic book from New York Times bestselling team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests--all of them having a party without him! Images and image descriptions available.
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 Stays Up for Christmas
by Karma WilsonBear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up -- by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents! Other books about Bear are available from Bookshare.
Bear Swims
by Angela Misko Lorinda Bryan CauleyThis is Grade 1, Level 4, Book 17 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: E / DRA: 8 / Genre: Fantasy / Strategy: Visualize / Skill: Compare & Contrast / Word Count: 151
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 Trap
by Alan E. NourseThe Secretary of State has died and Tom Shandor discovers that the Secretary requested that he put together his official biography for national consumption. Shandor has no idea why he's been chosen for the project, nor what shocking secrets he'll find once he starts the project. There's more riding on the choices he will make than he could possibly have imagined.
Bear Trap
by Alan NourseThe man's meteoric rise as a peacemaker in a nation tired by the long years of war made the truth even more shocking.
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.