This Was Not the Plan
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2026

This Was Not the Plan

Written and illustrated by Jane Chapman

A bear's perfect camping plan goes awry. Can Plan B save the day?

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32 pages· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Spike the bear has crafted the ultimate camping trip plan. But when things go awry, he must adapt with the help of his friend Roscoe. Will Plan B be the key to their adventure? Discover how Spike navigates disappointment and learns the value of flexibility in this charming tale.

From the publisher

The perfect book for any child ages 3-7 who finds disappointment or compromise a bit of a challenge! Spike is a bear with a plan–the perfect plan for the perfect camping trip. But when disaster strikes, he soon learns (with the help of his best friend, Roscoe) that the only thing better than Plan A . . . is Plan B.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 7, 2026
Publisher
Tiger Tales.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781664300781
LCCN
2025022639

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