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The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage

Author: Berenstain, Jan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1201
Points per Word 0.000416
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Through the story of David and Goliath, Brother and Sister Bear learn that they can stand up to bullies and be as brave as David, because God is with them just as he was with David. The coauthor is Mike Berenstain.

Quick Summary

The classic David vs. Goliath battle gets a fuzzy, forest-filled twist when Brother and Sister Bear face down a playground bully, proving a brave heart can shrink any giant to size. Kids will cheer as the bear siblings swap silly sibling squabbles for superhero-style confidence, laugh at the goofy bear antics, and feel a burst of pride when they see courage turn a scary showdown into a happy ending. If your kid likes the cozy mischief of "The Berenstain Bears and the Bully" or the underdog spirit of "The Little Engine That Could," they'll adore this tale of tiny bears tackling big fears. With a 3.6 reading level and simple 1,200-word length, the story is perfect for early readers ages 5-8, especially kindergarten through second grade.