A Song for Bear
A Song for Bear
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A Song for Bear

Written by Gabby Dawnay & illustrated by Alex Barrow
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$14.95
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6 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
May 7, 2019
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An imaginative story about a bear trying to learn to sing, complete with engaging illustrations and an empowering message. From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s A Song for Bear is a story about recognizing and celebrating what makes us unique. Bear wakes every morning to beautiful birdsong and longs to join in. He stretches his legs, puts on his cap and suspenders, and tries to sing with the beautiful birds crooning all around him in the forest. Unfortunately, he discovers his song is more of a holler, a howl, and rumbling growl. His wise friend, Owl, tries to encourage him by pointing out that Bear is not a bird, but Bear learns the wrong lesson and attempts to fly, thinking that being more birdlike might make him a better singer. In the end, Bear concentrates on what he does best, discovering in the process that his unique “bear song” is in fact a rap. All of the forest animals gather to watch him perform his new song, and cheer in amazement at his newfound talent. Satisfied with finding what makes him unique, Bear smiles to himself and promptly falls back to sleep.

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being yourselfbearsindividualitymusicsocial themesself-esteemself-esteem and self-relianceperforming artsbirdssinging

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780500651810
    Publication Date
    May 7, 2019
    Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 8 years

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