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BEAR AND BIRD: THE ADVENTURE AND OTHER STORIES is a charming early chapter book. The book is divided into four chapters or stories with each featuring Bear and Bird, who are the best of friends. They figure out how to take care of each other when they are not feeling well, go exploring and find a hole, experience jealousy with a new friend, and find adventure on the lake.

What I loved: These are sweet stories about friendship and feelings that young readers can relate to. The book includes lots of illustrations and colors, which adds to the interest for children who are growing independently into chapter books. The font is also very large and clear, which helps with reading. Repetitive words and simple sentences are also great for readers taking these early steps.

The characters are lots of fun with their own personalities and plenty of emotions conveyed through the stories and images. These are stories that will entertain the early elementary school audience as they begin to read independently (or as a book shared with a caregiver). Due to the simple and sweet nature of the stories, these will work well for preschoolers and up.

Final verdict: BEAR AND BIRD: THE ADVENTURE AND OTHER STORIES is a charming early chapter book that speaks to friendship and fun and will work well for young independent readers.