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The Biggest Bear

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The Biggest Bear

By: Lynd Ward
Narrated by: Owen Jordan
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Johnny hunts for the biggest bear in the forest, but comes home with a little bear, that grows and grows and grows.Click here to see other Weston Woods stories.©1952 Lynd Ward (P)1993 Weston Woods Studios Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Bears Fiction Literature & Fiction Primary Education

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Performer Owen Jordan brings his upbeat, dramatic voice to this rendition of Lynd Ward's 1952 Caldecott-winning book. A boy named Johnny is humiliated by having the only barn in town without a bear skin, but when he goes out to shoot a big one, he brings home a little cub instead. The bear grows into a nuisance, and Johnny is forced to make some hard decisions. A great listen to teach kids the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and to dissuade them from inappropriate pets.
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I just loved reading this to my youngest boy, particularly during the K-2 period. Great story about the relationship between a boy and his bear as the bear begins to grow up and "cause trouble."

A boy and his bear

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Still a kid inside when I listen to this amazing story. Mr. Heller 1979 read it beautifully. One of my only sweet childhood memories.

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