Bear the Bat and the Dove
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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2006-07-24
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874838107
Lexile
450
Themes
courage
loyalty
responsible decisions and doing the right thing

The Bear, the Bat, and the Dove: Three Stories from Aesop

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire

In The Bear, the Bat, and the Dove, young readers can discover three inspiring fables from the famous Greek storyteller, Aesop. These lesser-known tales follow a bat choosing sides, two travelers facing a bear, and a tiny ant saving a dove. This illustrated collection is perfect for kids who love animal stories that teach important lessons about being brave and choosing friends wisely.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fables
Copyright Year
2006-07-24
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874838107
Lexile
450
Themes
courage
loyalty
responsible decisions and doing the right thing
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