Bear was walking in the forest. Suddenly. What happens next? Winners of the children's competition featured in The Sun decide. Children's Laureate, Anthony Browne, has collaborated with budding author-illustrators, aged eight and under, to create an exciting and unique picture book.

This story is all about a very clever white bear and his magic pencil. Everything Bear draws becomes real! He draws a circle and it becomes a hole through which he can escape. He even draws a rope that he can swing on. And when two bear hunters are after him, his magic pencil comes in very handy!

Teaching students to make connections across related texts promotes engagement and improves reading comprehension and content learning. This practical guide explains how to select and teach a wide range of picture books as paired text--two books related by topic, theme, or genre--in grades K-8. The author provides mini-lessons across the content areas, along with hundreds of recommendations for paired text, each linked to specific Common Core standards for reading literature and informational texts. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 22 reproducible graphic organizers and other useful tools. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

Complete instructions, full-size patterns, and finishing tips will allow you to welcome your favorite bears into your home.