Bear Has a Story to Tell

It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy.
But first, Bear had a story to tell...

Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didn't have time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting ready to fly south. What about his friend Toad? He was busy looking for a warm place to sleep. By the time Bear was through helping his friends get ready for winter, would anyone still be awake to hear his story?

This endearing story of friendship and patience is a worthy companion to Philip and Erin Stead's last collaboration, A Sick Day for Amos McGee, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.

Bear Has a Story to Tell is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012. This title has Common Core connections.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 09/04/2012
ISBN: 9781596437456
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 9.50w x 0.40d
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Michigan Notable Books - Winner
Award: Star of the North Picture Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/02/2012 pg. 65
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
Booklist 08/01/2012 pg. 83
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 87
New York Times Book Review 08/26/2012 pg. 16
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 74
Shelf Awareness 09/21/2012
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 78
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 152745 / Bear Has a Story to Tell
Reading Level: 2.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5