Book Series · 2 Books

New York Review Books Children's Collection Books

In order from The Bear That Wasn't to Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories.

The New York Review Books Children's Collection series is a set of 2 chapter books by Frank Tashlin and Leon Garfield, published between 1946 and 1985. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 560 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1946

The Bear That Wasn't

By Frank Tashlin

A bear wakes to find his forest replaced by a factory. Can he prove his true identity?

56 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: A bear wakes from hibernation to find his forest replaced by a bustling factory. Mistaken for a man in a fur coat, he must convince skeptical managers of his true identity. As he navigates the corporate hierarchy, the bear's journey becomes a whimsical tale of self-assertion and resilience. Will he reclaim his place in the world, or remain trapped in a human's misunderstanding? Discover the bear's charming struggle against disbelief in this modern fairy tale.

The complete set

New York Review Books Children's Collection Series

2 books · Published 1946–1985

Series

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$1597

The Bear That Wasn't

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1946

A bear wakes to find his forest replaced by a factory. Can he prove his true identity?

Series

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$2655

Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1985

Discover Shakespeare's plays reimagined for young readers, capturing their timeless magic.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the New York Review Books Children's Collection series?

There are 2 books in the New York Review Books Children's Collection series. It began with The Bear That Wasn't in 1946, and the newest book, Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories, was published in 1985.