How Bear Lost His Tail

What do our readers think of How Bear Lost His Tail? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story funny and enjoy the colourful pictures, the cheeky Fox and the puzzles at the end. They especially like Bear’s tail mishap and often enjoy seeing how he feels about his new short tail.

What does the Pageticker team say about How Bear Lost His Tail?

How Bear Lost His Tail is a brisk, funny retelling of a traditional folktale, with a wonderfully cheeky Fox and a Bear whose magnificent tail proves more trouble than it is worth. The simple language, lively illustrations and follow-up puzzles make it a good choice for children building reading confidence.

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What is How Bear Lost His Tail about?

Once upon a time, Bear had a magnificent, long tail that all the forest animals admired. However, Bear found it bothersome. Fox, envious of Bear's tail, decided to play a trick on him. He convinced Bear to use his tail to catch fish through a hole in the ice. Bear followed Fox's advice, but as he waited, the ice froze around his tail. When Bear tried to stand up, his tail snapped off, leaving him with the short tail bears have today.

About the author

Lucy Bowman is a talented author who has written many exciting and informative books for children. She is best known for her work with Usborne Publishing, creating fun non-fiction books like 'Usborne Beginners' and 'Peep Inside' series. Lucy loves making learning enjoyable and helps young readers discover amazing facts about the world around them.

Discussion ideas around How Bear Lost His Tail

A tricky plan: Why do you think Fox tricks Bear, and what does this tell us about Fox?

Bear’s big tail: How does Bear feel about his long tail at the beginning and at the end of the story? What changes?

Trust and advice: What should Bear have thought about before following Fox’s advice, and how can we tell whether advice is safe or sensible?

Why animals look different: What other funny story could explain why an animal has a special feature, such as stripes, spots or a long neck?