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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
A Splendid Friend, Indeed
Part of the Goose and Bear Stories series
Can a quiet bear and a chatty goose find friendship despite their differences?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,516 ratings
32 pages· 99 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Bear loves solitude and books, while Goose can't stop talking. Their personalities clash, but can they discover the true meaning of friendship? This delightful tale explores how two very different creatures might find common ground and learn to appreciate each other's unique qualities. As Bear seeks peace and Goose craves conversation, young readers will wonder: can opposites really attract, and what does it take to be a true friend? Join Bear and Goose on their heartwarming journey to find out if their differences can bring them closer together.
From the publisher
Bear wants to read and write and think. Goose wants to talk and talk and talk. Can Bear and Goose be friends? Suzanne Bloom’s picture book says volumes about friendship with a few select words and charming illustrations in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 99
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 150L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.7
- F&P level
- ~E
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 177737
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781590782866
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