A young bear and his family members make all sorts of birthday surprises for Mom while she's at work. Readers can search for the hidden ovals throughout the book's artwork. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Phonetics Brody is an energetic, peanut-butter-loving, skateboard-riding bear with a very active imagination. Whether he's playing with friends, reading books, going to school, or exploring new places, he's eager to learn and ready for adventure. An adventure awaits in every book! Level One books offer beginning readers simple language and sentence structure, as well as a word list and an activity. Level Two books feature slightly more difficult vocabulary, longer sentences, and longer main text. Each Level Two book also features a word list and an activity. Level Three books further extend word choice and text length. This level includes a phonetic glossary and an activity for further comprehension. Children will delight in being able to read about Brody Bear and his adventures all by themselves!

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