The Bears' Picnic
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1966 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Bears' Picnic

Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain

Part of the The Berenstain Bears Beginner Books series

A family of bears goes on a picnic and has trouble finding the perfect spot.

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72 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 490L
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Bookroo's summary

Join the Berenstain Bears on a whimsical adventure as they search for the perfect picnic spot. Father Bear promises an ideal location, but each choice leads to unexpected chaos—trains, mosquitoes, and more. Just when they find peace, rain threatens their plans. Will they ever enjoy their picnic? This delightful tale combines humor and charm, inviting young readers to explore the joys and surprises of family outings.

From the publisher

The quest for picnic perfection will delight readers in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When the Berenstain Bears set out to find the perfect spot for a picnic, Father Bear says he knows just the place. But each ideal location turns out to be a complete disaster, with a train roaring past or hordes of mosquitoes. At last they find a place with no pesky crowds or noisy planes, and nary a mosquito . . . until it starts to rain. With The Bears’ Picnic, literary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain provide a red-and-white-checked tablecloth to enhance a giggle-filled escape. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

At a glance
Format
Pages
72
Words
563
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9008
Publication
Published
August 12, 1966
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800417

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