About this book

The circus has arrived in the Jingle Jangle Jungle and Bear’s friends have the perfect circus acts. Bear wants to come up with a very clever trick of his own.

But when he peeks behind the scenes, Bear finds that the animals at the circus are being mistreated. So Bear does what any clever bear would do. He hops on his bike and rescues his friends.

This fun story of standing up for friends is told in Nick Bland’s rollicking rhyming text — perfect for read-aloud!

Reviews

Nick Bland “has spun a delightful tale in verse and sprinkled it with alliteration that rolls off one's tongue as a read aloud. This adorable, vocabulary-enriched story teaches young children the power of humility and consideration over pride and vanity.” (The Very Cranky Bear) — Canadian Review of Materials

“Bland’s silly jungle tale, published in his native Australia in 2008, will have young listeners giggling, particularly once Bear’s all dolled up. Good, not-so-cranky fun.” (The Very Cranky Bear) — Canadian Review of Materials

“This is a story that begs to be re-read, and it is satisfying on each read through.” (The Very Hungry Bear) — Canadian Review of Materials

“The Very Brave Bear is a great romp through the Jingle Jangle Jungle and an excellent addition to the Bear series. It is sure to please long-time fans and attract new readers. Highly Recommended.” (The Very Brave Bear) — Canadian Review of Materials

“This rhyming scheme is so jaunty, anyone reading this story aloud will feel like an accomplished story teller! . . . This delightful book is highly recommended for both school and public libraries. It is an entertaining story full of fun.” (The Very Brave Bear) — Resource Links