A Friend For Growl Bear

All little Growl Bear can say is “Grr...grrr.” And though he doesn't mean to, he scares away all the other animals in the forest. What is Growl Bear to do? Originally published as a picture book in 1951 and recently reillustrated, this simple, reassuring story of love and friendship is now available in a board book format'just right for preschoolers. All little Growl Bear can say is Grr...grrr. And though he doesnt mean to, hes scaring away all the other animals in the forest. What is Growl Bear to do? Then Old Owl has a wise idea, and soon Growl Bear finds all the friends a little bear could ever want.This simple, reassuring story, which shows that there are always friends around if you just keep looking for them, was originally published in 1951. Now best-selling artist David McPhails charming, warm illustrations bring this book to a whole new generation of readers.

This book is about a young bear named Brownie that is growing and learning. He has learned do a lot of things like climbing trees and catching fish. But the one thing he hasnt learned to do is growl, and he wants to win the Great Growling Contest. So he practiced with each of his animal friends. Brownie learns to make many sounds, but growling isnt one of them. However, when someone is bullying his friend, he growls the most perfect growl ever heard!

This simple, interactive look at different animals and the noises they make will help children shake off the wiggles before they settle down to sleep. Acclaimed author-illustrator John Butler encourages readers to join the fun with animals around the world, imitating the sounds they make, from trumpeting like an elephant to howling like a wolf. The lavish illustrations feature adorable animals in their natural surroundings. The text asks evocative questions, encouraging children to mimic simple sounds that transition gently from energetic volume to quieter, relating movement, just in time for bed.

This book is about a young bear named Brownie that is growing and learning. He has learned do a lot of things like climbing trees and catching fish. But the one thing he hasn't learned to do is growl, and he wants to win the "Great Growling Contest." So he practiced with each of his animal friends. Brownie learns to make many sounds, but growling isn't one of them. However, when someone is bullying his friend, he growls the most perfect growl ever heard!

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A simple primer with full-color photographs explains what bears look like, how they hunt, what they eat, how they sleep during the winter, and how their cubs are born and raised. Original.