Archie and the Bear
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Archie and the Bear

By Zanni Louise, David Mackintosh (Illustrator)

A boy and a bear swap identities, blurring lines between reality and imagination.

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32 pages
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In a whimsical world, a boy in a bear suit and a bear in a boy suit embark on adventures, challenging perceptions of identity. As they explore the woods and share honey sandwiches by the fire, the question arises: who is truly the boy, and who is the bear? This enchanting tale invites readers to ponder the essence of identity and the bonds that transcend appearances. With minimal text and striking illustrations, it offers a fresh perspective on friendship and self-discovery, proving that you are who you say you are.

From the publisher

Despite big differences, a gap between friends can be bridged by sharing in this boldly illustrated tale of a boy who says he’s a bear and a bear who says he’s a boy.A very small boy in a bear suit and a very large bear in a boy suit share the fun of pretending, adventuring in the woods, and a honey sandwich next to a warm fire on a cold day.Which is really the boy, and which is the bear? It doesn’t matter–you are who you say you are. With minimal text and bold, dramatic illustrations, this picture book offers a thought-provoking take on identity and brings a fresh vision to the theme of finding connections hidden behind visual differences.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bearsBooks about imaginationBooks about human-animal relationshipsBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 18, 2018
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328973412

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