Off We Go!: A Bear and Mole Story Contributor(s): Hillenbrand, Will (Author) |
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ISBN: 082343172X ISBN-13: 9780823431724 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Cycling - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
Dewey: E |
Lexile Measure: 350 |
Series: Bear and Mole |
Physical Information: 0.16" H x 1.87" W x 9.54" (0.38 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 163359 Reading Level: 1.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Mole's determination to ride without training wheels vanishes when he wobbles and crashes-- but Bear's support convinces him to try again. A charming story about confidence and perseverance, starring Will Hillenbrand's beloved Bear and Mole. At first, Mole can't wait to get the training wheels off his bike, but riding is harder than he expects. I quit he sobs, after his first attempt goes awry. But his dear friend Bear encourages him to get up and try again. It's a bumpy ride--but Mole makes it, all by himself. Will Hillenbrand's Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star |
Contributor Bio(s): Hillenbrand, Will: - Will Hillenbrand is the author and illustrator of Asleep in the Stable, which Publishers Weekly called, *"perfect for Christmas Eve sharing with little ones" in a starred review. He and his wife, Jane, the author of What a Treasure!, which *"goes right to the heart of universal childhood emotions" (PW starred review), live in Ohio. |