Bear Is Never Alone
Bear Is Never Alone
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Bear Is Never Alone

Written by Marc Veerkamp & illustrated by Jeska Verstegen
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD460L
Lexile measure
Apr 4, 2023
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A stirring, thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend. When Bear sits down at the piano, he makes beautiful music, and the other animals can’t get enough. “More, more, Pianobear!” they shout. But sometimes Bear just wants to relax. Even when he tries to escape to a quiet tree branch, the voices follow him: “More! More! More!” Finally Bear snaps. No one seems to understand why he’s so upset–except Zebra. Zebra loves Bear’s music, but she doesn’t ask him to start playing again. Instead, she brings over a book… This moving story is the perfect companion for social-emotional lessons about choosing solitude, respecting boundaries, and building interpersonal awareness. Illustrated in striking shades of black, white, and red, Bear Is Never Alone encourages young readers to notice others’ needs and care for them with kindness.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780802856036
    Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Publisher
    Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022036209
    Lexile® Level
    AD460L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.1

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