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In this charming rhyme‑based tale, a big, brown bear roams the forest feeling invincible against a bad‑tempered goose, a hefty pig, and a lurking wolf. Yet, when a very small creature appears, his confidence wavers and he wobbles in fear.
Readers follow the bear as he confronts his unexpected fright, discovering that even the bravest can be unsettled by the smallest of surprises. The story blends humor with gentle reassurance, encouraging children to evaluate their own feelings of fear and bravery in an engaging, rhymed narrative.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Colin West
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