The Bear in the Book
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Bear in the Book

Written by Kate Banks · Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

A boy drifts to sleep as a bear hibernates through winter's snowy landscape.

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40 pages· 705 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD480L
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Bookroo's summary

As bedtime approaches, a little boy selects a cherished book for his mother to read. Within its pages, a bear prepares for hibernation, slumbering through the winter while the world outside transforms. As the bear awakens to the arrival of spring, the boy gently falls asleep, carried away by the rhythmic tale. This enchanting bedtime story, with its vivid illustrations, invites young readers to journey through the changing seasons alongside the bear and the boy, creating a soothing transition from wakefulness to dreams.

From the publisher

It’s time for bed, and a little boy chooses his favorite book for his mother to read to him. The bear in the book is preparing for his own deep slumber, hibernating through the winter while humans and other animals explore the snowy landscape around him. Just when the bear wakes up to greet the spring, the boy drifts off to sleep. Kate Banks’ soft and rhythmic text is brought to life by Georg Hallensleben’s strong, expressive paintings in this bedtime read that will carry young readers through the seasons.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
705
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155592
Publication
Published
October 16, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374305918

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