Thank You, Brother Bear
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1985 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Thank You, Brother Bear

By Hans Baumann, Eric Carle

A boy's kindness to animals leads to a life-saving quest.

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32 pages· 921 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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In a world woven with Russian, Scandinavian, and Native American folklore, a young boy's compassion for animals becomes his greatest ally. When his sister falls gravely ill, he embarks on a perilous journey to find the cure. With the help of the creatures he once aided, he faces challenges that test his courage and resolve. Will the boy's kindness be enough to save his sister? Discover a tale where folklore and friendship intertwine, revealing the power of empathy and the unexpected bonds between humans and nature.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
921
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about brotherly loveBooks about self-discoveryBooks about overcoming obstacles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
160304
Publication
Published
December 1, 1995
First published
November 18, 1985
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590254878

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