Beware!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Beware!

By Bob Raczka, Larry Day (Illustrator)

Can a bear and a bee overcome their instincts to become friends?

3.5/5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
32 pages· 73 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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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.

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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.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
73
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD80L
Themes & topics
Books about making friendsBooks about friendshipBooks about bearsBooks about beesBooks about sharing
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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

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