Beautifully written by Philip C. Stead and gorgeously illustrated by Erin E. Stead, "Bear Has a Story to Tell" is an endearing story of friendship between a bear, a mouse, a duck, and a frog with a lesson about patience and companionship. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6.

"Bear Has a Story to Tell" is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012.

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