By the Strawberry Vale, Bear is hunting for a snack. But it is cold, so he turns back. When the sun begins to set before he is home, Bear feels scared. As a storm rages around him, Bear cannot find his way. Bear feels scared.
Back in the lair, Bear’s friends are worried about him. What if Bear feels scared?
As the friends prepare to go out to search for their friend, Bear is alone in the wind; he sheds big tears.
Bear feels scared.
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Young readers, preschool through third grade, ages three through eight, are sure to enjoy the simple rhyming story of Bear and his friends who live in the woods. The repeated “Bear feels scared” encourages the youngest to “read” along as the story progresses.
With its rich full-color illustrations, this delightful story shows young readers the empathy the animals feel for their missing friend. Addressing fears young readers might experience, the simple story encourages discussion . . . it’s an age-appropriate lesson cleverly presented to young readers who, like Bear, sometimes feel scared.
The unfolding story leads to a sweet denouement that is sure to bring happy smiles to everyone.
Highly recommended.