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Grin and Bear It

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

By Leo Landry
Illustrated by Leo Landry

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Sep 09, 2014 | ISBN 9781570917462 | 5-8 years

Hardcover $12.95

Jul 01, 2011 | ISBN 9781570917455 | 5-8 years

Ebook $4.99

Sep 09, 2014 | ISBN 9781607347798 | 5-8 years

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    About Grin and Bear It

    A sweet, gentle story about overcoming fear and the magic of laughter, perfect for beginning readers. 

    Bear dreams of becoming a comedian. His jokes are unbearably funny, and he wants nothing more than to make his woodland friends laugh. There’s just one hitch in the plan: Bear has stage fright. When Emmy, the comic hummingbird, discovers Bear’s jokes, Bear learns that there’s more than one way to achieve your dream. Told in seven short chapters. Young fans of comedy, aspiring actors, and shy kids will love this charming tale.

    About Grin and Bear It

    Can Bear overcome his stage fright and make his animal pals chuckle?

    Bear dreams of becoming a comedian. His jokes are unbearably funny, and he wants nothing more than to make his friends laugh. But Bear has a problem. He has stage fright.

    When Emmy, the comic hummingbird, discovers Bear’s jokes, Bear learns that there’s more than one way to achieve your dream.

    Seven short chapters, accompanied by adorable illustrations, tell the story of how one talented bear achieves his dreams. Perfect for youngsters bridging from accompanied to independent reading.

    About Grin and Bear It

    A sweet, gentle story about overcoming fear and the magic of laughter, perfect for beginning readers. 

    Bear dreams of becoming a comedian. His jokes are unbearably funny, and he wants nothing more than to make his woodland friends laugh. There’s just one hitch in the plan: Bear has stage fright. When Emmy, the comic hummingbird, discovers Bear’s jokes, Bear learns that there’s more than one way to achieve your dream. Told in seven short chapters. Young fans of comedy, aspiring actors, and shy kids will love this charming tale.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Paperback | $5.95
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Sep 09, 2014 | 48 Pages | 6 x 8-1/4 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781570917462

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $12.95
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Jul 01, 2011 | 48 Pages | 6 x 8-1/4 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781570917455

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Sep 09, 2014 | 48 Pages | 6 x 8-1/4 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781607347798

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    Praise

    “Everyone—Bear, friends and readers—will laugh in the end.”
    –Kirkus Reviews

    “Kids will appreciate the funny scenarios that reflect their own language mix-ups as well as the warm camaraderie among the animal friends.”
    –School Library Journal

    “A honey of a book.”
    –The Horn Book Magazine

    Awards

    Parents Magazine Prize WINNER 2011

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2012

    Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children’s and Teens SELECTION 2012

    Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION 2011

    Kiddo Awards FINALIST 2012

    Table Of Contents

    1. A Dream
    2. A Plan
    3. Ready
    4. Showtime
    5. Genius
    6. A New Friend
    7. A New Dream

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