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What better way for Bear to say thanks and enjoy the company of his friends then over a nice big dinner! Bear decides to throw a feast. One-by-one, Bear's friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem. Bear's cupboards are bare! What is…

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The intrepid Bear from the bestselling Bear Snores On is back in a sweet Thanksgiving adventure. Fall is here and Bear decides to throw a feast for his friends. One problem: his cupboards are bare. But his friends arrive, one by one, each bringing something yummy to eat. Bear feels bad about letting his friends down, however the one thing they really want from Bear is to listen to his stories. Charming illustrations by Jane Chapman add to the fun.

Bear Says Thanks, is a book in a well-beloved series of Bear books. Children are always delighted to read a book with a familiar character—and they love animals! In this book, Bear wants to hold a feast for all his friends but realizes his cupboards are bare. The animal friends begin bringing delicious things, for which Bear always says “Thanks.” But he still feels badly he has nothing to share (or so he thinks). In the end, his friends remind him that he has wondrous stories to share. This playful book reminds us to appreciate more than material things,…

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