In "Ant Plays Bear" by Betsy Cromer Byars, a young boy named Ant struggles with his identity and self-worth. He feels overshadowed by his older brother, who excels at sports and garners attention. When Ant gets the opportunity to play the role of a bear in a school production, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and fear. Through the support of his friends and family, Ant learns to embrace his unique traits and finds confidence in his abilities. The story highlights themes of self-discovery, the importance of friendship, and accepting oneself, making it a relatable journey of growth for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Ant, Easy To Read, Easy To Read Level 3, Penguin Young Readers, Penguin Young Readers Level 3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Perfection Learning .

Betsy Byars is the author of many award-winning books for children, including The Summer of the Swans, a Newbery Medal winner. The Pinballs was an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of Goodbye, Chicken Little; The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy. Marc Simont has illustrated children's books since 1939. He won the Caldecott Medal for 'A Tree is Nice'. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut, with his wife, Sara.