by Stella Blackstone (Author), Debbie Harter (Illustrator), Henry Strozier (Narrated by)
"The illustrations are colorful, the bears that fill the busy scenes are appealing, and there is plenty for young readers to pour over" -- School Library Journal
Bear goes to town every day, and always has something to do! From the bakery, to the gym, to the toyshop, walk with Bear through the days of the week as he visits his favorite places in town. Explore Bear's town even more with a full map at the end.
- Teaches days of the week and helps kids settle into routines
- Includes a QR code to audio and video animation to bring the story to life
Author Biography
Award-winning author Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot's best-selling titles, including the Bear series and the Cleo the Cat series. She has been writing for children for over twenty years. Stella lives in Somerset, UK.
Debbie Harter has illustrated over 20 books for Barefoot, including the beloved Bear series. As a child, Debbie would "lose herself in books (as long as they had pictures)" and hopes to continue doing so until she's very old. She lives in Cornwall, England.
Henry Strozier is a film and Broadway actor and television narrator. He has worked with Discovery Channel, PBS and National Geographic among others. In 2016, he won an Audie award for his narration work and is a two-time Emmy nominee. Henry has narrated over 100 books.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.6 x 6.4 x 6.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 01, 2001
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Bear about Town
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.3
Point Value: 0.5
