The Bear & The Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1976

The Bear & The Fly

By Paula Winter

A bear's quest for a fly leads to chaos.

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32 pages
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A bear's simple attempt to catch a pesky fly spirals into a series of unexpected and chaotic events. As the bear's determination grows, so does the mayhem. Will the bear's persistence pay off, or will the fly remain elusive? Dive into this humorous tale of determination and mishaps, where every swat leads to more trouble than the bear bargained for.

From the publisher

A bear tries to catch a fly with disastrous results

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1976)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about bears
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 1, 1976
Publisher
Crown
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780517526057

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