The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Part of the First Time Books series

A young bear named Sister Bear struggles to find a playmate her own age until a new family moves into the neighborhood.

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32 pages· 1,486 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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In Bear Country, Sister Bear is thrilled to meet Lizzie, the new cub in town. But as their friendship blossoms, both discover they share a stubborn streak. When a clash of wills threatens to tear them apart, Sister and Lizzie must learn the art of compromise. Can they overcome their bossy tendencies to save their friendship, or will their stubbornness drive them apart? Join them on a journey of discovery, where the true meaning of friendship and sharing is put to the test.

From the publisher

The new cub in the neighborhood, Lizzy Bruin, is the same age as SisterBear–and she’s also just as bossy. After a fight threatens their buddingfriendship, both cubs learn that you can’t always have your own way if you wantto have friends.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,486
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bearsBooks about playingBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 12, 1987
First published
January 1, 1986
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394873398

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