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Ronald® is our magical friend who is able, in his own way, to make the world a better place. He's a fun and caring friend that makes us happy. While he doesn't know all the answers, he knows how to find them. Ronald has boundless energy and loves to play. He goes out to have fun every day. His favorite colors are red and yellow and his favorite sound is laughter.
Here are some books Ronald has read. |
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Grades K-2
Don't Wake Up the Bear!
Marjorie Dennis Murray
Illustrated by Patricia Wittman
Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
ISBN: 978-0-7614-5107-5 Binding: Hardcover Price: $21.95
ISBN: 978-0-7614-5330-7 Binding: Paperback Price: $5.99
It’s a cold, snowy night, and a big, soft bear sleeps soundly in his cave. A small hare wanders by, and since his ears are so cold, he snuggles up in the bear’s cozy den. Before long, a fox comes along with the same idea. "You may come in," says the hare, "but don’t wake up the bear!" As the night wears on, the nest of sleeping animals expands until a mouse with a cold curls up right in the bear’s ear—and wakes him up with a loud sneeze! Warm, playful illustrations and a repeating refrain make this bedtime book perfect for year-round reading.
Ronald says
"What a great book to read before settling into bed! On a cold winter night, all the animals of the forest come to curl up with a big, warm bear, until a little mouse wakes him up with a big mouse sneeze. It makes me wish for a bear of my own to sleep with ... as long as he stays asleep!"
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Grades 3-4
Dougal The Garbage Dump Bear
Matt Dray
Kane/Miller Book Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-929132-78-2 Binding: Hardcover Price: $14.95
"Dougal was a shy little bear with a heart of gold. He never got to play with the other toys in the house because they were all new and clean and perfect and he was not. He often wished he could be new like them…" Then, one rainy afternoon, Dougal is left outside and ends up in the garbage bin. How much can a teddy bear? But even though he’s down, Dougal is not out. He finds a new life and learns that sometimes bad luck can be your best friend.
Ronald says
"This photographic journal of Dougal (and Bumble) touched my heart and made me laugh out loud. This is a great book to share with anyone who has ever loved a stuffed animal, or has ever wondered where they end up." |
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Grades 5-6
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
Illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse
Cover illustration by Mark Summers
Square Fish Books
ISBN: 978-0-312-37131-9 Binding: Paperback Price: $6.99
This enduring classic story of a young boy and his devoted companion is a compelling and heart-wrenching tale. Joe's best friend in the world is his collie, Lassie, but Joe's father is forced to sell Lassie when he loses his job. However, Lassie doesn't stay gone for long, and each time her new owner retrieves her, she finds a way back to her beloved best friend Joe. This gorgeous and affordable new paperback edition of "Lassie Come-Home" will feature repackaged cover art by artist Mark Summers.
Ronald says
"This book shows what a special bond there is between a kid and his or her dog, and it feels very real. I loved reading about how hard Lassie worked to find her owner Joe." |
Middle School Readers
Warriors #1: Into the Wild
Warriors #1: Into the Wild
Erin Hunter
HarperCollins Children’s Books
ISBN: 978-0-06-000002-8 Binding: Hardcover Price: $16.99
ISBN: 978-0-06-052550-7 Binding: Paperback Price: $6.99
Rusty starts out as an ordinary house kitten, but his travels deep into the forest involve him in the epic battles of the cat warrior clans who roam (and rule) the wild. With a new nameFirepawand a position as a Thunderclan apprentice, our feline hero faces his destiny, struggles with issues of friendship, honor, courage, and betrayal, and learns what it truly means to be a warrior.
Ronald says
"What an exciting adventure! This thrilling novel follows the epic adventures of cats in the wild. Who hasn't suspected that there’s more to cats than meets the eye?" |
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Build-A-Bear Workshop extends a special thank you to First Book and The Children’s Book Council, Inc. for their partnership and support of Bearemy’s Book Club.
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