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  • Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking: TOON Level 2

    Philippe Coudray, Françoise Mouly

    Paperback (TOON Books, Feb. 12, 2013)
    Benjamin Bear does everything in his own funny way, whether it's drying dishes on a rabbit’s back or sharing his sweater without taking it off. In this series of gags starring a very loopy bear, Philippe Coudray creates a zany world that makes kids think and solve puzzles, drawing all readers into the game.
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  • The Adventures of Benjamin Bear

    Claire Freedman, Steve Smallman

    Paperback (Candle Books, Oct. 1, 2013)
    Now, the four Benjamin Bear stories can be found in one big picture book. Join this bouncy bear and his friends as they play and learn together about the importance of friendships and manners, and how, at the end of the day, quiet time can be fun too.
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  • Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas!: TOON Level 2

    Philippe Coudray, Françoise Mouly

    Hardcover (TOON Books, March 26, 2013)
    Knitting a sheep a sweater? Visiting a fish’s underwater house? Soaring down a staircase on a square-wheeled bicycle? These could only be the predicaments of beloved character Benjamin Bear! Our favorite fuzzy friend returns with a whole new set of problems to solve—but when it comes to Benjamin Bear, the solutions may cause just as much trouble.
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  • Benjamin Bear in Brain Storms!: TOON Level 2

    Philippe Coudray

    Hardcover (TOON Books, April 14, 2015)
    Praise for Philippe Coudray's Benjamin Bear series:"A visually formatted joke book to inspire thinking as well as laughs."—Kirkus Reviews"A marvel of economy in setup, delivery, and payoff."—Booklist, starred review"This book rewards what six-year-olds are already good at (scrutiny), encourages a new skill (reading), and enlarges the imagination (heaven)."—The Horn Book, starred reviewBenjamin Bear can always surprise his friends, whether it's by walking on his hands during a snowstorm or by using a tree as a parachute. This unassuming bear may at first seem down-to-earth, but his ideas are always out of this world. His zany approach to life has earned him two Eisner Award nominations and bestseller status among kids everywhere. In the third book about Benjamin's adventures, author Philippe Coudray continues to delight readers by bending the rules of common sense and breaking the laws of physics. Pull up a chair, grab a friend, and open your mind—today's forecast is for BRAIN STORMS!Philippe Coudray loves drawing comics, and his many children's books are often used in the schools of his home country of France. His work was chosen by students to win the prestigious Angoulême Prix des Écoles. His first two books in English, Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking and Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas, were both nominated for the Eisner for Best Publication for Early Readers.
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  • Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking: TOON Level 2

    Philippe Coudray, Françoise Mouly

    Hardcover (TOON Books, Aug. 23, 2011)
    Benjamin Bear does everything in his own funny way, whether it's drying dishes on a rabbit’s back or sharing his sweater without taking it off. In this series of gags starring a very loopy bear, Philippe Coudray creates a zany world that makes kids think and solve puzzles, drawing all readers into the game.
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  • Benjamin Bear Says Sorry

    Claire Freedman, Steve Smallman

    Board book (Candle, Jan. 5, 2010)
    Benjamin Bear is always bounding off to have fun with Lofty, Stripe, and Snippy, but one day he accidentally upsets his friends and must learn to say sorry. In this charming story, Benjamin Bear learns how to apologize and put things right again.
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  • Benjamin Bear Says Goodnight

    Claire Freedman, Steve Smallman

    Board book (Candle Books, June 23, 2010)
    Benjamin Bear and his friends have played all day, but when it's time for bed, Benjamin still feels bouncy! Luckily his family helps to show him that quiet time can be fun, too, and by the time Mama Bear has read him his stories and his prayers have been said, he feels happy and cozy and ready to go to sleep.
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  • Benjiman Bear Says Sorry

    Juliet David, Steve Smallman

    Paperback (Candle Books, July 1, 2006)
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  • Benjamin Bear Says Please

    Claire Freedman, Steve Smallman

    Board book (Candle, Jan. 5, 2010)
    Benjamin Bear races off with his friends to have fun in the snow, building a snowman and sledding. But Benjamin keeps forgetting to say please!
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  • Benjamin the Bear Gets a Sister

    Nancy Shakespeare

    Hardcover (Mascot Books, Aug. 6, 2013)
    Benjamin the Bear has lots of hair. He loves his mommy and he loves to share. Benjamin's mommy is pregnant! It is a very exciting time. Benjamin and his parents will soon welcome a new family member.
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  • Benjamin Bear Sorry

    Claire Freedman

    Board book (Candle Books, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Meet Benjamin Bear! Always full of bounce, always racing off to have fun with Lofty, Stripe and Snippy. One day he's in such a hurry that he accidentally upsets his friends. In this charming story, Benjamin Bear learns to say sorry and how to put things right again.
  • Benjamin Bear Says Thank You

    Claire Freedman, Steve Smallman

    Board book (Candle, Jan. 5, 2010)
    Benjamin Bear loves playing with his friends, but somehow he keeps hurting their feelings. He gets so excited that he forgets to say thank you when they do nice things for him. Benjamin Bear learns to say thank you, and discovers how much those little words mean.
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