Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Big Book by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

Name: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Big Book by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
Brand: Educators Resource
SKU: ING0805023461
Price: 27.99 USD
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Ages 3-5

Kids who love animals and guessing games

Reading along and joining group storytime

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Product Overview

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Big Book is an extra-large edition of the read-aloud favorite, sized so a whole classroom can gather round and follow along together. Kids guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing as the story unfolds, chanting the rhythmic, repetitive words and making the animal sounds right along with the page. Described by the publisher as "a great big version of a great big favorite," this oversized format turns story time into a group event. It's a colorful successor to Brown Bear, built for ages 2-5.

Oversized "Big Book" format lets the whole class read along at once
Kids guess what the polar bear hears as the story unfolds
Rhythmic, repetitive text invites chanting, animal sounds, and pretend play
Recommended for ages 2-5

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Use Cases

Whole-class read-aloud sessions
Storytime for groups where children need to see illustrations from a distance
Gift for a preschool classroom or library
Read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5
Interactive guessing activity during group reading
Family reading time with young children

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 2 years
ideal age range: 2-5 years
developmental fit: 0-2 years: Not yet the intended age range; the book is designed for ages 2-5. 3-4 years: Fits the core age range, with children guessing what the polar bear is hearing.
upper age note: The book is designed for ages 2-5, so older children may find it less engaging.

Why It Works

primary benefit: The oversized format lets the whole class read along together.
secondary benefit: Children are encouraged to guess what the polar bear is hearing, inviting participation during the story.

What Makes It Fun

Oversized Big Book form, sized so a whole group can see every page.

Why They'll Love It

* Big Book format made for group read-alongs * Rhythmic, repetitive words invite kids to chant along * Guessing and sound-making fun

Customer Q&A

What age is this book for?

The book is intended for ages 2-5.

Is this a large-format edition?

Yes, this is a Big Book edition, a great big version designed to let the whole class read along.

What is the story about?

Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing.

Is this related to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Yes, it is described as a colorful successor to Brown Bear.

Is this suitable for group or classroom reading?

Yes, the big format lets the whole class read along.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Big Book by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle