Milk and Cookies
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Milk and Cookies

Written & illustrated by Frank Asch

Part of the Frank Asch Bear Books series

A young bear confronts his fears after dreaming of a dragon.

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40 pages· 393 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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During a sleepover at his grandparents' house, Baby Bear hears a frightening noise and imagines a dragon lurking. His dream turns terrifying as the dragon devours his milk and cookies. Scared and unsure, Baby Bear finds comfort in his father's reassurance, discovering that things aren't always as they seem. Will Baby Bear learn to face his fears and find peace in the night? This classic tale of courage and comfort is beautifully reimagined with its original charm and a fresh cover.

From the publisher

Baby Bear’s father helps him feel better after a scary dream in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Baby Bear and his parents are having a sleepover at his grandparent’s house when he hears a scary noise. He looks through the cellar door keyhole and sees a dragon! Then he dreams the dragon comes upstairs and eats his milk and cookies. Bear is scared, but luckily his father shows him that the dragon is not what he thinks–and there are plenty of milk and cookies to comfort him. This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
393
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about familyBooks about cookiesBooks about imagination and playBooks about multigenerational
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
12030
Publication
Published
March 10, 2015
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442466739

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