Brown Bear is alarmed when he discovers he can't see his feet . . . Poor Brown Bear's tummy is sticking out! He decides to change his shape and asks Bunny and Chimp what they eat. But lettuce, carrots and bananas don't agree with Brown Bear. He wonders whether exercise might be the answer, but - Crack! Crunch! Crash! - swinging through the trees isn't such a good idea! Brown Bear is sadder than ever, until his friends reassure him that bears are supposed to be round - he's the perfect shape and size!

The I AM READING series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers. Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-colour pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers and either short, numbered chapters or two short stories.

This book is part of a book series called I Am Reading .

This book has been graded for interest at 5+ years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This reading scheme is not levelled.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Pan Macmillan .

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers. He also writes prize-winning poetry. Annabel Hudson is a children's illustrator with a delightful, warm artwork style. Before becoming an illustrator, Annabel was a lawyer. Her books have been published by Orion, Macmillan and Puffin. She lives in Muswell Hill, London.