Books like Bear in a square by Stella Blackstone


In "Bear in a Square," Stella Blackstone presents a bilingual, rhymed picture book where a playful bear hunts for geometric shapes around him. The story takes the child reader on a gentle journey through schools, classrooms, and the nighttime sky as the bear spots rectangles, stars, and other familiar forms. The book’s engaging illustrations and rhythmic text invite young readers to explore shape recognition while enjoying a whimsical tale of curiosity and discovery.
First publish date: July 31, 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stella Blackstone
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