Dido, the Dancing Bear: His Many Adventures by Richard Barnum

"Dido, the Dancing Bear: His Many Adventures" by Richard Barnum is a children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Dido, a spirited little bear who finds himself in a series of adventures after he is captured in a trap while seeking honey. The story combines playful elements with educational themes about friendship, the importance of kindness, and the joys of performing, making it a delightful read for young audiences. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Dido and his family—a cozy bear family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bear and their three cubs, Gruffo, Muffo, and the titular Dido. The opening chapters describe Dido's playful nature, his love for adventure, and the playful dynamics within the bear family. However, his antics lead him to stray away from his brothers, ultimately resulting in his capture while pursuing a tempting honey treat. This captures the essence of childhood curiosity and exploration, setting the stage for Dido's eventual experience in human settings, which contrasts sharply with his previous life in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Barnum, Richard
Illustrator Bluemlein, C. P.
Title Dido, the Dancing Bear: His Many Adventures
Series Title Kneetime animal stories
Credits Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bears -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Circus -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 61450
Release Date
Last Update Oct 17, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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