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Bear Says Thanks (The Bear Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 4, 2012

by Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,188 ratings
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What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?

Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Bear Books
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD540L
  7. Dimensions
    11 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  8. Publisher
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
  9. Publication date
    September 4, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    1416958568
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1416958567
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PreS-K-Wilson does it again in this new installment about Bear and his forest friends. This time Bear is bored and wants to throw a party. When he discovers that he has nothing in his cupboards with which to whip up a feast, he becomes despondent. But his trusty pals come to the rescue, all offering up something for the festivities. Bear is thankful for their generosity but still feels sad that he has nothing to make. Once again, his friends help him understand how much he is loved by telling him that his stories are the most valuable contribution to the party. The illustrations are as detailed as ever, and children will want to reach out and hug Bear because he is so fluffy and welcoming. The rhymes are pleasing to the ear and move the story along. This is a great choice to share in storytime when discussing gratitude, sharing, or thanks.-Cass Mabbott, Seattle Public Library, WAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"Told in rhymed verse, the text reads aloud smoothly. As the animals arrive with their edible gifts, a repeated line, 'and the bear says thanks' gives children a chance to participate in the story. The book’s large format allows plenty of space for the illustrations, and Chapman’s lively acrylic paintings make the most of it. Even preschoolers new to the series will be charmed by this big, gentle bear and his generous woodland friends."--Booklist

"Wilson does it again in this new installment about Bear and his forest friends.... The illustrations are as detailed as ever, and children will want to reach out and hug Bear because he is so fluffy and welcoming. The rhymes are pleasing to the ear and move the story along. This is a great choice to share in storytime when discussing gratitude, sharing, or thanks."--School Library Journal

"Who would not love this cuddly, soft, furry creature? A tender tale of friendship, timed for Thanksgiving." ― Kirkus

"Chapman’s glowing acrylics create a joyful atmosphere in a story that obliquely references Thanksgiving, but functions as a reminder of the importance of gratitude any time of year." ― Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Margaret K. McElderry Books; Sixth Printing edition (September 4, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416958568
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416958567
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,188 ratings

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  1. Karma Wilson

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    My life is a series of lessons and moments that see me to the next lessons and moments. Some moments are sweet, some scary, some a blur gone too fast and forever missed. I write for children because all of these steps started there, in childhood, and that sense of wonder, keen curiosity, and the ability to see things much kinder and more magical than they actually were, fades as time passes and years and experience claim your naivety. For me it is a feeling only rekindled when I am creating books, stories and poetry.

    My children, family and friends are a great inspiration to me, and the support of my readers is a tremendous honor. It is always my desire to entertain children and encourage them to think about and explore their world, and the worlds beyond, embrace creativity, and love learning for the duration of their life. Knowledge comes through words, so for me literacy is the foundation of education, and it bears the fruit of intelligent and empathetic citizens of this world and humanity.

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    Jane Chapman has been illustrating children's books for over twenty-five years. She loves to paint snow, especially when the weather is hot, but she gets very cross with her cat when he sits in her paint.

    Jane lives in south-west England with her two sons.

    You can see more of her work at www.janekchapman.com

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    Award winning illustrator Jane Chapman graduated from Brighton University with a First Class Honours degree in illustration. Working as both Jane Chapman and under her pseudonym, Jack Tickle, she has had more than 100 titles published in over 20 countries. Jane is perhaps best known for her illustrations in Karma Wilson's 'Bear' books, an internationally bestselling series which has garnered a string of awards including the Oppenheim Platinum Book Award for 'Bear Snores On'.

    Jane's favourite thing to paint? SNOW!

    Married to fellow children's author / illustrator, Tim Warnes, the couple are now celebrating 20 Years in Children’s Books! They live in the South West of England.

    Discover more at www.ChapmanandWarnes.com

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I was looking for an easy to read Thanksgiving board book for my toddler. This one is perfect. The story simple and sweet and the illustrations are beautiful. I’m excited to add this book as part of our holiday tradition.The book arrived in great conditions and the size is perfect for little ones. The book is also very durable so it should last for many years.
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maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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The book is very nicely printed with vibrant colors and a great binding.
The story is a beautiful story for children about sharing, being thankful and the importance of friendship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanksgiving for Littles
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I was looking for an easy to read Thanksgiving board book for my toddler. This one is perfect. The story simple and sweet and the illustrations are beautiful. I’m excited to add this book as part of our holiday tradition.

The book arrived in great conditions and the size is perfect for little ones. The book is also very durable so it should last for many years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanksgiving for Littles
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
I was looking for an easy to read Thanksgiving board book for my toddler. This one is perfect. The story simple and sweet and the illustrations are beautiful. I’m excited to add this book as part of our holiday tradition.

The book arrived in great conditions and the size is perfect for little ones. The book is also very durable so it should last for many years.
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Abby Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Bear!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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This is another great Bear & friends book!
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Dani
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for preschoolers
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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As a teacher, I enjoy all of the Bear books. This one has become one of my favorite stories for my preschool class because of all the learning activities that can go along with it. It's great for Thanksgiving time and teaching sharing and thankfulness, you can have a writing activity where the students come up with stories to share like Bear shares, planning a class potluck sharing meal, creating a themed dramatic play center to go along with the book, etc. you could write a full week of curriculum off of this sweet book. Definitely recommend it for any teacher's library!
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katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Bear book
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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My daughter and I love the Bear books, we have every one! This one is perfect like the others. Great flow and rhyming verses, cute story telling, beautiful artwork, and sweet bear and his good friends. Without ever talking about Thanksgiving, Bear and his friends gather together for a big potluck meal together, showing thanks along the way. Bear realizes he didn't have any food to give, and was sad, until his friends remind him that he has something else to give - his wonderful stories that his friends love to hear!
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Susan Upmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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All if the bear books are fantastic! My granddaughter (5) and grandson (2) love these books. Beautiful Vibrant colors and the stories of bear and his friends are charming and even touches in being scared, loosing a first tooth, feeling sick, making a new friend etc. I bought a couple books then my granddaughter noticed the other books available on the back and we have now acquired ALL of them and she keeps checking to make we have every one!
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mahoganymountainmama
4.0 out of 5 stars I love The Bear Books
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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I am collecting the whole series. I fell in love with Bear Snores On when it was first released. this one just seemed to struggle with its cadence a bit, but is still very sweet. The artwork is superb, as ever.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful message of gratitude and friendship
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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bought this for our Thanksgiving holiday book collection for my 4 yr old girl. she (and i) loooove this book! the illustrations are soft and lovely and whimsical. the message of friendship and gratitude (and gratitude for our friends wherever they happen to be in life); appreciating not just their material gifts, but their natural gifts, is just a beautiful message all around. It’s message is delivered in a simple, lighthearted, easy to grasp way. i highly recommend. it’s february and we still read it often.
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carolyn joels
5.0 out of 5 stars Bear says thanks is delightful
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2023
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delightful message and lovely illustrations
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Alejandra
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Excelente redacción!
Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2022
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Es un libro infantil que los niños disfrutan mucho y que tiene una bella enseñanza.
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Sasha Zabolotna
3.0 out of 5 stars Good illustrations, so-so text...
Reviewed in Spain on June 17, 2021
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It's an ok book. However, I wished the text would rhyme better... The story doesn't flow too well. I am comparing to other books like that that I have bought, and if had an option to preview the book before buying, probably would have left it on the shelf...
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Bärli
5.0 out of 5 stars kleiner Bär
Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2021
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Schönes Buch für meinen 1-jährigen Enkel. Sehr zufrieden
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Carla B
5.0 out of 5 stars ... children to explore the importance and effect that having good manners can have
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2015
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This is a lovely book to use with children to explore the importance and effect that having good manners can have.
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