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PreS-Gr 2–The dramatic cover, featuring a large hand-lettered title and a close-up of an alarmed-looking bear, sets the stage for a spirited adventure. Venturing out of his cave, a curious bear climbs out on a tree that breaks off and falls into a river. Starting what becomes a natural "log flume" ride, Bear initially moves slowly, picking up Froggy and the Turtles, then a string of various animals. Each creature gains specific knowledge through the quest. Bear doesn't know he was on an adventure until he finds Frog...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This boisterous adventure is a story about discovery, the twists and turns a day can take, and the ways in which friendships can be forged when least expected-all in the form of a wild log-ride down a river. Morris kicks things off: "Once there was a river," giving the story a timeless feel right from the start. The river "didn't know it was a river" until...Bear shows up. Bear doesn't know he's on an adventure until...a frog leaps onto his head. Froggy isn't aware how many friends she has until...some turtles show...Log In or Sign Up to Read More