Bear Goes Fishing!

Author: Sudhir

Illustrator: Nilesh Gehlot

Translator: Gouri Srinidhi

Bear was decorating his home.

He wanted to catch some fish for the fishbowl he just bought.

"Fish would look beautiful," he thought.

He picked up his fishing rod and went to the lake to catch some fish for his fishbowl.

He put some bait on his fishing rod.

Then, he dropped the line into the water and waited for the fish to bite.

But, the fish were clever!

They stuck the hook onto some roots under the water.

"I caught a fish!" yelled Bear.

He pulled the rod but it was stuck.

"Oh it must be a big fish!"

He pulled harder, but the fishing rod broke.

Bear was angry!

Bear went home...

...and came back with his net!

He threw the net into the water.

But the fish were clever. They cut the net.

Bear was very angry and wanted to teach the fish a lesson. He decided to go into the water himself.

He jumped into the lake.

There were so many beautiful fish in the water! They swam with him and played with him.

Bear was having fun with the fish. He liked them, and they liked him back.

Bear decided not to catch the fish.

Now, Bear goes to the lake and plays with his new friends.

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This story:Bear Goes Fishing!is translated byGouri Srinidhi. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story:'भालू चला मछली पकड़ने', bySudhir. © Room to Read , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

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Cover page:A bear stomps about in water, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 2:A bear in its home, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 3:A bear steps out to fish, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 4:A bear and a dragonfly, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 5:A bear sits by a river and fishes, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 6:Two fish are hooked by a fishing rod, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 7:A bear gets up while fishing, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 8:A bear falls down while fishing, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 9:An angry bear, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 10:A bear walks across a green field, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Page 11:A bear carries a fishing net, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 12:A bear throws a fishing net across a river, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 13:A bear growls in rage while holding a fishing net, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 14:A bear puts on goggles and flippers, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 15:A bear dives into water, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 16:A bear swims underwater, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 17:A bear sits on a rock with scuba-diving gear, byNilesh Gehlot© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Bear Goes Fishing! (English)

Bear would like to have a fishbowl full of fish in his house. He decides to go fishing at the pond. But, the clever fish do not want to be caught. Bear gets so frustrated that he dives in to teach the fish a lesson. Will it be Bear who gets a lesson in the end?

This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

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