A Bad King Is a Sad Thing
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

A Bad King Is a Sad Thing

By Julian Gough, Jim Field (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Rabbit & Bear series

Can Rabbit and Bear stop the fearsome Icebear from seizing the throne?

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112 pages
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In a valley threatened by the fearsome Icebear, Rabbit and Bear face a daunting challenge: prevent him from becoming king. As Icebear's tyranny grows, the animals must decide whether they can find the courage and wisdom within themselves or seek help from unexpected allies. Will their friendship and cleverness be enough to outwit the menacing Icebear, or will they need a miracle to save their home? Dive into this hilarious tale of friendship, bravery, and unexpected solutions, where every turn brings laughter and surprises.

From the publisher

Rabbit and Bear must do everything they can to keep Icebear from becoming king in this story about friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear. Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear’s valley, and he wants to be king. He’s big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Will Rabbit, Bear, and the other animals find the solution within themselves, or will they need to ask someone else for help? Find out in this hysterical addition to the beloved Rabbit & Bear series. With humorous illustrations throughout, the Rabbit & Bear series captures the attention of readers with its honest characters, sticky situations, and occasional poop jokes.

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Format
Pages
112
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bearsBooks about bullyingBooks about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about feeling scared
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 21, 2021
First published
September 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781645176022

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