Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

Big Brown Bear's Up and Down Day

Written by David McPhail

A solitary bear learns the joys and challenges of friendship.

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48 pages· ~480L· AR 3.2 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A big, solitary bear's quiet life is upended when a small visitor arrives, seeking shelter in an unexpected place. As they navigate the quirks of companionship, will they discover the true meaning of friendship? With a windup car and cozy slippers, their journey is filled with warmth and gentle humor. Can these unlikely friends find harmony in their differences?

From the publisher

Bear is big and bear is brown and bear lives all alone. But then one day someone comes along who gives him a few tips about the ups and downs of having a friend.With warmth and a gentle wit, David McPhail brings together two unlikely chums (along with some oatmeal, a windup car, and two very comfy slippers).

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
AR book level
3.2
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
71617
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~M
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
August 1, 2003
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152164072
LCCN
2002015854
OCLC
815740753

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