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Bear's Big Idea

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Every day that Bear and Fish spend together is a good day. Fish always has the perfect idea for what to do!

One day, it’s Bear’s turn to make a plan. She promises Fish something BIG! But when Bear goes looking for her brand-new big idea, she can’t see one anywhere…….

From the creators of Big Bear and Little Fish, Bear’s Big Idea celebrates the power of imagination, play, and friendship, reminding us that-even when we can’t see them-the most important things are always with us.

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2024
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-09-10
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039060, JUV051000, JUV039050
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Guided Reading Level M
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Awards

  • Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award Nominee, Nominated, 2025

Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 19 July 2024

“Young readers will enjoy the dilemma and recognize the anxiety of choosing just what to do each day. This gently humorous story would be a good addition to libraries needing animal and friendship stories.”—School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

“A winning tale of friendship and creativity unleashed.”—Kirkus Reviews