The Tales of Mr. Bear and his Friends will help children develop early reading skills with rhyming stories and repeated phrases to encourage the use of both the "Phonic" system of reading and "Look and Say." Mr. Bear and his friends want to make friends with you Each one has a tale to tell in rhyme. Soon you will be able to join in telling these stories of how: . Mr. Bear's Party was not what it seemed. . Scotty the Dog chose all the wrong places to bury his new bone. . Laura the Lamb tried to find a friend to play with on a beautiful day. . Tabby the Cat got himself in a muddle when he...