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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich Hardcover – Picture Book, January 6, 2015

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Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Mo Willems.

By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich.
But you may not know how it happened.
So let me tell you.
It all started with the bear . . .

So begins Julia Sarcone-Roach’s delicious tale of a bear, lost in the city, who happens upon an unattended sandwich in the park. The bear’s journey from forest to city and back home again is full of happy accidents, funny encounters, and sensory delights. The story is so engrossing, it’s not until the very end that we begin to suspect this is a TALL tale.

The wonderfully told story, spectacular illustrations, and surprise ending make this Julia Sarcone-Roach’s best book to date. You’ll want to share it with your friends (and keep a close eye on your lunch).

Praise for The Bear Ate Your Sandwich:

***Winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor Award!***

"This story is mischief-making at its finest. And just like a good sandwich, it's hard to resist." - Book Page

 "Charming" — The Wall Street Journal

"While the bear storyline is entertaining in itself, the ending twist will equally delight kids who love to spot untruths, and a second reading for hints as to the narrator’s credibility may well be in order." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred review
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD490L
  6. Dimensions
    11.3 x 0.37 x 8.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    January 6, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0375858601
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0375858604
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PreS-Gr 2—"It all started with the bear," begins this story of what happened to a sandwich. Bear wakes up to the delectable aroma of freshly picked berries. He sniffs out a red truck, the back of which is filled with boxes of perfectly harvested berries. After having a berry party, Bear falls asleep. The truck drives him to a new forest—the city. When Bear begins to explore, he sees things in the city framed by his own experiences: a telephone pole becomes a tree, and bricks on the side of a building make great bark for scratching. In a park, he finds a lunchbox with a delicious sandwich, which he eats ravenously. When he climbs a tree, he can see his forest home in the distance and desperately wants to return. Somehow, he finds a boat, which carries him to the familiar sights and sounds of home. "So that's what happened to [the] sandwich." This is a fun story that children will enjoy, though they'll need to suspend logic a bit. The illustrations in this book are terrific: color-drenched and bold slashes that cover the pages. The funny Bear is sympathetic and is only doing what bears do—eating and sleeping. And making us laugh. This book is a fine addition to any collection.—Mary Hazelton, formerly at Warren & Waldoboro Elementary Schools, ME

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"This enjoyable romp is sure to elicit giggles... Young readers and listeners will laugh out loud as they closely examine the pictures and find the jokes in this highly interactive urban adventure." - Kirkus Review

"Entertaining tale about the fate of a missing sandwich" - Horn Book (Starred review)

"Lush, color-drenched paintings..." "charming" - Wall Street Journal

"This story is mischief-making at its finest. And just like a good sandwich, it's hard to resist." - Book Page

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (January 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375858601
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375858604
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 0.37 x 8.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,004 ratings

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Julia Sarcone-Roach was born in Chicago and raised in Northern Virginia, where she grew up running around the backyard, looking for animals, and drawing. She studied film and animation at the Rhode Island School of Design, and her award-winning animated short CALL OF THE WILD has been shown in film festivals around the world.

Julia now lives in Brooklyn, New York, writing and illustrating picture books. She is the author and illustrator of THE SECRET PLAN, SUBWAY STORY, and THE BEAR ATE YOUR SANDWICH, which was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award winner, a New York Times bestseller, and an excuse to eat many sandwiches. She is also the illustrator of INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS by Lee Bennett Hopkins and the Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award book EXCELLENT ED by Stacy McAnulty.

Julia runs across a surprising number of wild animals in Brooklyn, but, to date, no bears. She does, however, share her home with two inquisitive cats, and all of them enjoy donuts very much.

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Where to start with all the great things about The Bear Ate Your Sandwich? The gorgeous art? The engrossing, character-driven storyline? I could easily write a paragraph on each of these things because they are both stellar.Instead, though, I'd like to focus on the very best thing, IMHO: the sly humor. We get caught up in the well-spun, character-driven yarn with comedic moments of its own--and then come to find (spoiler) we're dealing with an unreliable narrator. Yet, the heart of a lie is usually a desire to please, and the motivations of our storyteller are also quite evident by the end--so much so we are quite willing and able to fall for it again (and again) with each re-reading. After all, who could blame them, with such a beautiful, delicious (and all-alone) sandwich just sitting. right. there?
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billn64
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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Great story, enjoyed by grandson and the reader!
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justthe2ofus
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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It's a cute story for a 2 year old.
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Eusebius
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful large-format book for toddlers!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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This is a cute story of a bear that accidentally winds up in a city (that looks suspiciously like New York), does some exploring, finds a sandwich on a park bench, eats it, and eventually winds up back in his forest home. This is a very, very simple story but it is pure delight for a toddler. The full-page illustrations are a joy to see and the simple story line has a touch of adventure.

I sent this book as a birthday gift to a 3-year old and he is delighted with it. It has become his favorite book and his mother says that almost every night he climbs on her lap with this book and insists that they both read it. He’s much taken with the beautiful illustrations.

The hardcover edition is a large 9”x11” and has a dust jacket which it does not need since the picture on the dust jacket is the same as on the glossy board cover. It’s probably best to take the off the dust jacket and put it away somewhere since it won’t last long in a toddler’s hands.
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Nik-Nak
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, engaging book
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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My kids (elementary & preschool ages) really like this book! The story moved quickly enough to keep them engaged -- some of the things the bear did had them laughing or surprised, with a big laugh at the end. The pictures are full page and full color. They have an artsy, painted look and vibrant colors which, to me, was beautifully done.

Overall, very good book and great for anyone who likes animals and has a good (or even silly) sense of humor.
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Ronko
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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What a great story! Loved the illustrations. You won't be disappointed. Grandkids loved this book.
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libby
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny story
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
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Engaging, perfect for ages 4-8
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Erin L Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, imaginative book that encourages thinking and interpretation by young minds
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015
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Wonderful, imaginative children's book with beautifully detailed illustrations. My 3-year-old LOVES this book (although she still believes the bear ate the sandwich), and I don't mind reading it repeatedly. It's sweet, funny, and we like to look for the bear and talk about what he's doing in the scenes on each page. The only small nit I would have is that I usually have to add a little narration to explain that the bear gets on a boat at the end (it's pictured, but she doesn't really understand what's being shown. Otherwise, she still interprets the bear's perception literally (she thinks the tall tree is actually a tall tree, and not the electrical pole it actually is, for example). This is one of our absolute favorites though--great book.
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L. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars ... year old and 3 year old grandchildren and they enjoyed the story
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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Very cute book - I have an almost 5 year old and 3 year old grandchildren and they enjoyed the story. The illustrations were fun to try and spot the bear in his adventure. There's a little bit of a surprise ending to the story - the humor in which they didn't grasp - but they would have if they were a few years older. Would recommend for maybe 6-8 year olds?
Update Feb 2020 - just purchased an additional copy for 3.5 yr old grandson to keep at his house - he loves the sandwich illustrations on the inside front cover and the sandwich crumbs left behind on the inside back cover. I would amend the age recommendations to include 3 year olds - it’s one of his favorite books!
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James Rawson
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for a 4-year old boy.
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023
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I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my 4-year old Grandson after seeing it reviewed on TV.
My initial reaction when I received it was that I was disappointed by the artwork, but I have to say my Grandson LOVES it!! He asked to have it read to him SO MANY TIMES over Christmas and Boxing Day. I was very pleased by his reaction to it. Highly recommend!
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agnese b.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un bel libro
Reviewed in Italy on June 8, 2020
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Che bel libro. Belle le illustrazioni e super divertente la storia. Consigliatissimo.
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anonOP
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful art and lovely bear story
Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2020
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Not much to say besides an instant classic that our son keeps coming back to for continuous reading. Would love to get some other books from the author. Lovely.
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Stewart M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book!
Reviewed in Australia on March 5, 2023
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This book has lovely illustrations and has a fun ending! Beware of dogs when you are eating your sandwich! Perfect for kids who love humour.
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AMJ
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, post just bend and stuffed in letterbox
Reviewed in Singapore on December 24, 2020
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Good story butin bad condition book. Not posible to give as gift.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, post just bend and stuffed in letterbox
Reviewed in Singapore on December 24, 2020
Good story butin bad condition book. Not posible to give as gift.
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