Sleep Well Little Bear

The story of a bear who tries various methods for falling asleep features a special "dream letter" for each reader to color and put under his or her pillow to ensure a lovely dream

Little Bear can't sleep. He's frightened of the dark, even with the Biggest Lantern of Them All at his bedside. But Big Bear finds an ingenious way to reassure him.

Not since "Goodnight Moon" have the rhythms of bedtime been so well played as in this enchanting picture book. Instead of counting sheep, an insomniac little bear sends himself to sleep by contemplating the nighttime world from the bedroom window, remembering the day's adventures and planning for tomorrow's. At the back of the book, waiting to be discovered, is a special magic letter that has materialized out of the story, for each reader to color and place under his or her pillow to ensure "a beautiful dream and a good night."

Little Bear finds a cave that is just the right size for him, but at bedtime he starts thinking about Big Bear, all alone in their big Bear Cave. Suggested level: junior, primary.

A comfy, cozy bedtime tale! It’s cold in the woods, and it’s time for Little Bear to start his winter sleep. But not before he says good night to all of his special forest friends—badger, deer, rabbit, mouse, fox, owl, squirrel, and wolf. Now Little Bear can happily fall asleep in his warm and cozy den all snuggled up to his mother . . . knowing that his friends will watch out for him during his long winter’s sleep. "This gentle story works well as both a lulling bedtime tale as well as a breezy exploration of hibernation habits."- Booklist, Annie Miller "With its dark, autumn palette of colors and ritual sleep preparations, "Sleep Tight, Little Bear" is both an ideal bedtime story and a nature exploration for young children."- Midwest Book Review

First a story, and then a kiss from Mother Bear, and Father Bear carries Little Bear to bed. And that's when the fun begins. Father Bear gets to Little Bear's room, but Little Bear is missing! Little readers will see him hiding in the MOST obvious place but Father Bear cannot seem to find him. Is he under the stove? Is he in the garden? Is he in the woodbox? Only when Father Bear walks past the mirror does the silliness end, and in a very tasty way. With this, one of the most charming bedtime tales ever, Richard Scarry has once again proven his timeless appeal.

Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear has things to do. So they decide to do them together. They fetch wood and water and tidy the cave, but Big Bear still has things to do, so Little Bear has to go off and play on his own. Finally Little Bear's wish comes true and the day has an idyllic ending.

Little Bear wants to stay up ALL night. So Little Bear and his mother go into the forest to see who else is awake. He meets an owl, a fox and makes lots of new friends, but staying up all night is not quite as much fun as he thought it would be. Also available: Squeak the Lion, I Love Honey Bunny, Charlie and the Cheesemonster.