Bear can’t tell time and it’s causing chaos for the human family he lives with. He botches breakfast, he’s late for school, he swaps music with gym class and he misses lunch too. When his time-management skills land him in a sticky situation, the family decides enough is enough. Using a 12-piece pizza pie, they teach Bear how to read a clock. Suddenly, time is on Bear’s side: he’s punctual, aces his classes, and fills his schedule with volunteer work and sports practices. But it isn’t long before this bear begins to burn out ...
Jean-Luc Fromental’s engaging writing and Joëlle Jolivet’s signature retro design combine in this lighthearted and accessible book on the importance and how-tos of telling time.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Jean-Luc Fromental is the author of about thirty books, including novels, travelogues, children's books, and comics. He also writes for film, television, and newspapers. JoA"lle Jolivet is an internationally acclaimed illustrator.
More about Jean-Luc FromentalJoelle Jolivet is the author and illustrator of Almost Everything and has also illustrated the acclaimed picture book 365 Penguins written by Jean-Luc Fromental.
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