# Bear Has a Story to Tell - Hardcover

by **Philip C. Stead** (Author), **Erin E. Stead** (Illustrator)

_It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy._  
_But first, Bear had a story to tell..._

Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didn't have time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting ready to fly south. What about his friend Toad? He was busy looking for a warm place to sleep. By the time Bear was through helping his friends get ready for winter, would anyone still be awake to hear his story?

This endearing story of friendship and patience is a worthy companion to Philip and Erin Stead's last collaboration, _A Sick Day for Amos McGee_, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.

_Bear Has a Story to Tell_ is a _Kirkus Reviews_ Best Children's Book of 2012. This title has Common Core connections.

### Author Biography

Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead are author and illustrator of _A Sick Day for Amos McGee_, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal and a _New York Times_ Best Illustrated Children's Book. This is their second collaboration. This is Erin's third picture book for Roaring Brook Press, and Philip's fifth. Philip and Erin live in a 100-year-old barn in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 8.6 x 9.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 04, 2012

**Award:** Keystone to Reading Book Award (2014)

**Award:** Michigan Notable Books (2013)

**Award:** Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2013)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Bear Has a Story to Tell

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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