The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle

Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain

Part of the The Berenstain Bears series

A young bear struggles to keep up with his homework and learns a valuable lesson about responsibility.

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32 pages· 1,054 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Brother Bear faces a challenge when his teacher sends a note home about his unfinished homework. With TV, video games, and more vying for his attention, can he focus and improve his grades? Join the Berenstain Bears as they tackle the modern dilemma of multimedia distractions with humor and heart. Will Brother Bear find a way to balance fun and responsibility?

From the publisher

In this timely “First Time Book® ,” the Berenstains once again provethey have their paws on the pulse of America! Mama and Papa Bear are stunnedwhen they receive a letter from Brother Bear’s teacher. Even though BrotherBear sits down diligently every night with an open notebook, he has “not” been completing his homework assignments. After taking a closer look, Mama andPapa realize that there’s a whole lot of competition going on for Brother’sattention. He’s watching TV, listening to his boom box, talking on the cellphone, and playing a video game. Join in the fun and learning as the subject ofmultimedia distraction is tackled with wit, wisdom, and aplomb.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,054
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about homework
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17506
Publication
Published
July 14, 1997
First published
July 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679887447

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