"A Bear for Miguel" by Elaine Marie Alphin tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Miguel who dreams of having a teddy bear of his own. Living with his mother in a small apartment, Miguel's imagination takes him on adventures where he provides comfort to others. When his mother surprises him with a teddy bear for his birthday, Miguel learns about the importance of love, companionship, and the joy that comes from giving. The narrative highlights themes of friendship and kindness, making it a touching tale for children that emphasizes the value of caring for others while cherishing one's own dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: I Can Read, I Can Read Level 3, I Can Read-Level 3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .

ELAINE MARIE ALPHIN is the author of Counterfeit Son, which received the 2001 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. She lives in Indiana. Joan Sandin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the "I Can Read" books Small Wolf, written by Nathaniel Benchley, Snowshoe Thompson, written by Nancy Smiler Levinson, and her own The Long Way Westward and The Long Way to a New Land. Ms. Sandin lives in Tucson, AZ. Joan Sandin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the "I Can Read" books Small Wolf, written by Nathaniel Benchley, Snowshoe Thompson, written by Nancy Smiler Levinson, and her own The Long Way Westward and The Long Way to a New Land. Ms. Sandin lives in Tucson, AZ.