The Bear Went Over the Mountain

By Iza Trapani

A bear's journey reveals the wonders and surprises of the senses and seasons.

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32 pages· 313 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join a curious bear on a sensory adventure over the mountain. As spring unfolds, he discovers delightful sights, sounds, and smells, but also encounters prickly porcupines and skunks. Each experience teaches him about the joys and challenges of the senses. Will he find more wonders or surprises? This enchanting tale invites children to explore the world with curiosity and courage.

From the publisher

The bear went over the mountain, to see what he could see, hear what he could hear, smell what he could smell, touch what he could touch, and taste what he could taste; what a busy bear! In this beautiful retelling of a classic children’s song, bestselling author and illustrator Iza Trapani brings to life the seasonal activities of one cuddly bear. The bear sets out at the beginning of spring and finds fun around every corner, such as watching bunnies hop and smelling flowers. When the bear finds something unpleasant, like a smelly skunk or a prickly porcupine, he learns that the five senses have both good and bad traits. But that is all right, because there is always something just as exciting to try next! The Bear Went Over the Mountain teaches children about the five senses and the four seasons, all through a timeless song. It is so much fun, kids will want to go exploring too, just like the bear!

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