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40 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper |
November, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-236725-9$17.99
(3)
K-3
Fred claims he doesn't need friends; his trophies from the Best Bear in the Wood Contest are enough for him. Then, just before the next competition, a newcomer steals his prize-winning growl, and Fred learns something about forgiveness--and friendship, too. The bouncy rhymes are entertaining, and the lesson is light-handed; the illustrations' elongated animals, offbeat coloring, and other humorous touches will hold readers' attention.