The Bear and the Moon
The Bear and the Moon
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The Bear and the Moon

Written by Matthew Burgess & illustrated by Catia Chien
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$18.99
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3 - 6
Reading age
52
Page count
580L
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Sep 29, 2020
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The Bear and the Moon is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into Bear’s life. The two companions embark on a journey—a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery. This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness. • Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations • Simply told and profoundly felt • Award winning author-illustrator team The Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young. This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781452171913
    Publication Date
    September 29, 2020
    Publisher
    Chronicle Books
    Page Count
    52
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 6 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2019008767
    Lexile® Level
    580L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.8

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