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This Is The Bear

Name: This Is The Bear
ISBN: 9781406300574

By Sarah Hayes

Who’s hiding among the bears, buses, spiders and jungle animals? Join in to discover them.

playful · interactive · rhythmic · colourful

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse

What is This Is The Bear about?

A lively collection of six picture books designed for sharing with children aged two and up. The stories, songs, rhymes and counting activities introduce young readers to friendly bears, busy buses, playful spiders, jungle animals and more. Each book invites children to join in, spot details, repeat familiar phrases and enjoy the rhythm of language. Simple follow-up activities help adults talk about the pictures, practise early number skills and build confidence through cheerful, interactive reading together.

About the author

Sarah Hayes is a talented British author best known for her much-loved picture book 'This Is the Bear'. She enjoys writing fun and imaginative stories for children, often filled with adventure and humour. Sarah’s books are perfect for young readers who enjoy tales about friendship, problem-solving, and the joys of everyday life.

Pages

26 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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