Bear Has a Belly

Written by Jane Whittingham

Book #5 in the Big Little Concepts series

Discover body parts with animals and celebrate our unique similarities.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 218 ratings

24 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join Bear, Fox, and friends in a joyful exploration of body parts, celebrating the similarities and differences we share. With rhythmic text and vibrant photos, children are invited to compare their noses, cheeks, and more with their animal pals. This engaging read-aloud encourages pattern recognition and language learning, while promoting body positivity. Perfect for energetic story times, this sturdy book is designed for endless fun and learning.

From the publisher

In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies.A soft, round belly, Bear has a belly.I do too!Do you have a nose like Fox, cheeks like Squirrel, and a tongue like Frog does? In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, Bear Has a Belly points out Moose’s legs, Otter’s back, and Duck’s feet, inviting little ones to chime in with every body part they share in common. Bright photographs of the animal friends are paired with images of real children of diverse backgrounds and abilities who are joyfully engaging with that body part.Jane Whittingham, author of Animals Move and A Good Day Ducks, channels her expertise as a children’s librarian into yet another celebration of active preschooler fun. The chant-along text supports pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching age-appropriate activities invite further exploration and learning. The book’s Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless repetitions of foot-stomping, belly-laughing, body-positive story times.

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