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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
Beware!
Written by Bob Raczka · Illustrated by Larry Day
Can a bear and a bee overcome their instincts to become friends?
3.5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
32 pages· 73 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD80L
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Bookroo's summary
Abe the bear and Bree the bee are natural enemies. When they meet, chaos ensues—Abe swats, Bree stings, and both are hurt. Yet, amidst their differences, they must navigate a path to friendship. Can they overcome their instincts and preconceived notions to weave a bond of understanding? Discover how this unlikely duo learns to embrace their differences in a tale told with a unique linguistic twist.
From the publisher
A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become friends? Abe and Bree aren’t supposed to get along. When they meet, they panic. Abe swats! Bree stings! Now they’re both hurt. Together they figure out how to find friendship despite differences and preconceived notions. This rare-bear, wee-bee tale helps to create a web of understanding with unique language and a clever structure.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 73
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD80L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.6
- F&P level
- ~C
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 511228
Publication
- Published
- October 8, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580896832
- LCCN
- 2018037907
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