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  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9781580896832
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

Beware!




A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become friends?

A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become friends?

Abe and Bree aren't supposed to get along. When they meet, they panic. Abe swats! Bree stings! Now they're both hurt. Together they figure out how to find friendship despite differences and preconceived notions. This rare-bear, wee-bee tale helps to create a web of understanding with unique language and a clever structure.

  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9781580896832
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $36.00

Praise for Beware!

Praise for Niko Draws a Feeling (Raczka)

  • "[A] picture book ode to the creative spirit. . . . Niko's journey will resonate with budding artists and inspire young audiences of all abilities to create something meaningful."--School Library Journal, starred review
  • "[An] insightful and supportive celebration of creativity and imagination."--Booklist
  • "[A] touching story. . . . What more could an artist ask for?"--Publishers Weekly
  • Praise for Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems (Raczka)
  • A 2016 NCTE Notable Poetry Book
  • "Wade deeply into this marvelous, winning mix-up."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • "This is arguably Raczka's best poetry work to date."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • "This winning assortment should find a place in most libraries"--School Library Journal, starred review
  • "Graphic design meets riddle meets visual wordplay in this collection of sturdy and joyful perspectives on the ordinary stuff of the world."--The Horn Book, starred review
  • "When this title is paired with Raczka's other collection, Lemonade: and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word, even the poetry-resistant kids are bound to discover something to delight them."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
  • Praise for Raisin, the Littlest Cow by Miriam Busch (Day)
  • "One to add to the new-baby shelf."--Kirkus Reviews
  • "Written with empathy, a bit of drama, and touches of humor."--Booklist
  • Praise for Lion Lion by Miriam Busch (Day)
  • "With plenty of chuckle-worthy illustrations and a simple but enjoyable story, this should work well in storytimes or for one-on-one reading."--School Library Journal
  • "Sendakian flair."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books