Book excerpt: Brown Bear dreams of going to view the sea. With the help of Grandpa Beaver, they make a plan to swim down the river to the sea. They set a goal and make a training schedule so Brown Bear is strong enough to swim in several months. Social and emotional learning concepts include setting goals, overcoming adversity, and being brave. Book includes a note to caregivers and story coaching. A Reader’s Theater version is available online so that children can benefit from dramatic interpretation.