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Bearsuit Turtle Plays a Game

A Picture Book
Series: Bearsuit Turtle
Brief Description
Two friends invent an imaginative new game in this laugh-out-loud story that captures the silliness of playtime, from award-winning author-illustrator Bob Shea. When a bear suit-wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin! Pass the ball, but... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Two friends invent an imaginative new game in this laugh-out-loud story that captures the silliness of playtime, from award-winning author-illustrator Bob Shea.

When a bear suit-wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin!

Pass the ball, but be careful—the grass is hot lava! As "bearsketball" gets increasingly off-the-wall, the two friends compete to see who can find the biggest stick in the forest, roll down the hill without dropping the ball, and guess the number each one is thinking. Who will be the winner? And what are the rules to this game, anyway?

From Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this charming and hilarious tale is an ode to the joy and freedom of childhood. With true-to-life kid dynamics, offbeat humour, and memorable characters, this picture book companion to Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend proves that everyone wins when you’re having fun.

Series: Bearsuit Turtle

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419771576

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Bob Shea has written and/or illustrated over 20 picture books, including the popular Dinosaur vs. series, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and the Ballet Cat early readers series. His most recent picture book, Chez Bob, received three starred reviews, with Booklist calling it “terrifically funny and surprisingly sweet.” Shea’s characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr., Playhouse Disney, and PBS Kids.

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