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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2015 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Not This Bear
By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Lorna Hussey (Illustrator)
Part of the This Bear series
A reluctant bear discovers the joys of his first day at school.
32 pages· 496 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Bear is hesitant about his first day of school, doubting his mother's assurance that all bears love it. As the day unfolds, he finds unexpected joy in painting, stories, and new friendships. Will Bear's reluctance turn into excitement as he discovers the wonders of school?
From the publisher
It’s Bear’s first day of school, and he’s a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn’t so sure. But school turns out to be full of fun–painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends. Maybe this bear will like school after all.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 496
- Reading age
- 2–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~361L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
5.8
“This story makes a lovely addition to the 'first-day-of-school' canon. I like the sweet way that bear clings to his comfortable/familiar, and his loyalty to the life he has known thus far. Mr. Brown has a gentle manner of introducing bear to the exciting new world of school without forcing bear to engage past his comfort zone. Given the time and space to be ready for new experiences, bear gradually finds his way, and a new friend as well.”
Grammy
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 181510
Publication
- Published
- June 23, 2015
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805098969
- LCCN
- 2014028525
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