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StoryMakers with Sandra Nickel BEAR’S BIG IDEA

Do you ever wonder where brand new, BIG ideas come from? Find out on StoryMakers as Rocco chats with Sandra Nickel all the way in Switzerland about her new adventure with Bear and Fish, BEAR'S BIG IDEA, illustrated by Il Sung Na.

Sandra tells us one of the best ways to come up with ideas for things to do with your friends is by asking them about their interests. Do you ever get stuck coming up with ideas for what to do? Knowing your friends likes and dislikes is a great place to start!

Kids! Watch the video and think of activities you'd like to share with your friends.
Let us know your BIG ideas in the comments section below!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The creators of Big Bear and Little Fish reunite for this sweet story of friendship, ingenuity, and a surprisingly epic adventure!

Check out Sandra's Curriculum Guide for more BIG IDEAS!

About Sandra Nickel

Sandra Nickel writes books and poetry for young readers. She is the winner of a Christopher Award, the winner of a Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Crystal Kite Award, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection honoree, a finalist for the Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction for Younger Readers, and a Charlotte Huck Award Recommended author. Nickels holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and have presented workshops on writing for children and young adults throughout Europe and the United States.

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Kids! What activities do you like to do with your friends?
Sandra has suggestions for coming up with ideas for what to do!
Let us know your BIG ideas in the comments section below!