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A Bedtime for Bear (Bear and Mouse)
When the impish Mouse comes to spend the night, Bear is in for a rude — and very funny — awakening in this irresistible new story starring the unlikely pair.
Bear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. He likes to set out his glass of water, adjust his nightcap, fluff his favorite pillow, and then drift peacefully to sleep. But the effervescent Mouse, small and gray...more
Bear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. He likes to set out his glass of water, adjust his nightcap, fluff his favorite pillow, and then drift peacefully to sleep. But the effervescent Mouse, small and gray...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
September 14th 2010
by Candlewick
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Reclusive, persnickety Bear is back, and so is his other half, sunny and persistent Mouse. For those of you new to Bear and Mouse adventures, all I can say is lucky you! "A Bedtime for Bear" is the third collaboration that brings back this hilarious odd couple. In this installment, Bear has invited Mouse over for a sleepover - let the games begin!
Bear (unsurprisingly) needs things "just so" in order to fall asleep. Mouse, on the other had, is curious about all things and has LOADS of questions....more
Bear (unsurprisingly) needs things "just so" in order to fall asleep. Mouse, on the other had, is curious about all things and has LOADS of questions....more
I love the personality of these two characters. The dialogue makes for a great readaloud. Children who keep their parents up at night will recognize bear's frustration, but everyone will find amusement in the situation.
Mar 04, 2012
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Bear had a sleep over with mouse but he needs absolute quiet when it is bedtime. Bear has his set routine at bedtime and doesnt like it to be any different, as bear settles down in bed to sleep mouse is getting ready for bed and disturbing bera at the same time. Bear is obviously a light sleeper! As every sound disturbs him. When mouse eventually gets to sleep Bear hears the noises of the night and gets frightened and wakes mouse up so he can check his bedroom for him! In the end Mouse ends up s...more
Bear needs to have everything just so when he goes to bed. His glass of water needs to be in the exact right spot on his bedside table. His favorite pillow needs to be fluffed. His nightcap needs to be snug. And it must be quiet. When his friend Mouse arrives to spend the night, Bear stresses that he must have absolute quiet, and Mouse tries, but it's so hard. Then just when the two drift off, Bear hears a noise that is not Mouse. Like a true friend, Mouse soon puts Bear in a frame of mind where...more
Age: 4-7
Media: Watercolor
Award: E. B. Read Aloud
Bear receives Mouse, an unexpected visitor, for the night and Bear's grouchy, controlling attitude has trouble adjusting to the night time noises of Mouse. When Bear hears an unfamiliar noise, it is Mouse who checks under the bed, checks behind the curtains, and listens to a story to comfort Bear. A lovely friendship between two unlikely pals.
Wonderful to read aloud, especially with the various sized words to express loudness or softness which acco...more
Media: Watercolor
Award: E. B. Read Aloud
Bear receives Mouse, an unexpected visitor, for the night and Bear's grouchy, controlling attitude has trouble adjusting to the night time noises of Mouse. When Bear hears an unfamiliar noise, it is Mouse who checks under the bed, checks behind the curtains, and listens to a story to comfort Bear. A lovely friendship between two unlikely pals.
Wonderful to read aloud, especially with the various sized words to express loudness or softness which acco...more
Bear must have absolute quiet when he goes to bed. He likes to set out his glass of water, adjust his nightcap, fluff his favorite pillow, and then drift peacefully to sleep. But the effervescent Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed, finds it terribly hard to be as quiet as a . . . well, you know. With masterfully paced slapstick humor, droll repartee, and comic visual details, the curmudgeonly Bear and his irrepressible friend Mouse return in a third wry adventure that will have readers of all...more
There is so, so much to love about this series, and this book in particular. The grumpiness of the bear that he tries (unsuccessfully) to fight, mouse's unrelenting but gentle cheerfulness, and the total reversal that of stereotypes.
Gentle, watercolor-based art illustrates the unlikely friendship with just the right amount of expressiveness.
This book would make an excellent storytime book because of the very different narrative voices of the two characters, the whispers and shouts, and the fun...more
Gentle, watercolor-based art illustrates the unlikely friendship with just the right amount of expressiveness.
This book would make an excellent storytime book because of the very different narrative voices of the two characters, the whispers and shouts, and the fun...more
Yay--Bear and Mouse are back! I love these illustrations. So warm and friendly. And I love Mouse. Bear isn't too bad either. This one would not be as fun to read in a school-age storytime as the original, but I think this would still be a fun lap-read. And especially a good bedtime story.
3/20/13 & 3/21/13 Thought I'd try this in the preschool bedtime theme storytime. I warned them before I read it that it was just a little bit longer than I normally do, but that they'd be all right. I know t...more
3/20/13 & 3/21/13 Thought I'd try this in the preschool bedtime theme storytime. I warned them before I read it that it was just a little bit longer than I normally do, but that they'd be all right. I know t...more
What great characters Bear and Mouse are! In this story, Bear must have absolute quiet in order to sleep soundly. When Mouse visits unexpectedly, the two have quite the time trying to find a sleep pattern that works for both of them. With little lines intended to make adults smile, and humor just right for kids, this one is a keeper. Already plan to use it for PJ Storytime! Best for preschoolers and the early elementary set.
I so enjoy this series of books. First the illustrations are just wonderful, with big grumpy bear and oh so overly cheery mouse. I also enjoy Becker's use of vocabulary. She does it in way that doesn't overwhelm kids but rather teaches them some great big vocabulary in a fun easy way. Bear, while grumpy is just lovable and his often hilarious interactions with mouse are great fun for kids and adults alike.
Another story from one of my favorite odd couples. Bear, in his just-so, rather grumpy way, has his bedtime routine down to a science. But things get a little disrupted when Mouse stops by as Bear's first overnight guest. The expressions on the character's faces are delightful as Mouse innocently irrates his host. A lovely reminder that friends can be annoying. Or, that it's good to loosen up a bit.
Jun 17, 2011
Melanie
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4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
children-s-literature,
picture-book,
bears,
mice,
bedtime,
fear,
sleep,
sleepovers,
routine,
friends,
storytelling,
humorous-stories
Bear has a bedtime routine and he's not pleased when Mouse shows up for a scheduled sleepover. They finally get settled down to bed when Bear thinks he hears something in his room. Mouse checks all over (just to make himself feel better) and Bear is finally able to sleep.
A great story for little ones that have trouble with monsters under the bed or in the closet.
A great story for little ones that have trouble with monsters under the bed or in the closet.
Theme: Friendship
A Bedtime for Bear is a great story of the give and take of friendship. Loved the characters of the bear and the mouse (would be a fun book for character study)- with the grumpy bear and sweet and cheerful mouse. The message of friendship and how to be a friend is simple yet not preachy in the story allowing for students to come to the conclusion of the author’s message on their own.
It also has sweet illustrations that add to the storyline and grab young readers' attention.
A Bedtime for Bear is a great story of the give and take of friendship. Loved the characters of the bear and the mouse (would be a fun book for character study)- with the grumpy bear and sweet and cheerful mouse. The message of friendship and how to be a friend is simple yet not preachy in the story allowing for students to come to the conclusion of the author’s message on their own.
It also has sweet illustrations that add to the storyline and grab young readers' attention.
Curmudgeonly Bear and free-spirited Mouse make the best Odd Couple in picture books. Love this newest installment about the different ways they go to bed. (I especially love that Mouse makes a trundle bed in Bear's nightstand drawer.) The many shouts (in a huge, hand-drawn font) would make this a stitch to read aloud.
That lovable pair, Bear and Mouse, return in this nighttime tale. Bear is a particular sleeper--everything has to be just so and very quiet. When Mouse comes to spend the night, Bear finds his bedtime peace disturbed. Only after having a monster hunt can he sleep. Mouse sleeps quite contentedly...after he puts on earmuffs. Bear snores, you see.
What I Thought: Bear and Mouse as characters just keep improving. This story is great. I love how Bear is the "fraidy cat" and not Mouse. Becker doesn't f...more
What I Thought: Bear and Mouse as characters just keep improving. This story is great. I love how Bear is the "fraidy cat" and not Mouse. Becker doesn't f...more
Now that Mouse has deftly inserted himself into Bear's solitary, quiet existence it is time for a sleepover.
As imagined, Bear has Many Bedtime Rules! Of course Mouse promises to comply, but just cannot!
Wry, sweet friends to the end, this pair finally get to sleep.
As imagined, Bear has Many Bedtime Rules! Of course Mouse promises to comply, but just cannot!
Wry, sweet friends to the end, this pair finally get to sleep.
Bear and Mouse are so sweetly different...Bear reserved to the point of stubborn crankiness and Mouse open and demonstrative. This endearing story will be requested for re-reads by the preschool audience who will embrace Mouse's insistence on being friends with Bear.
I liked the first one more but I was still delighted to see the new book from Becker. I absolutely adored her first book and was excited to pick this one up for the 2 year old I nanny every weekend. What a cute story. Great illustrations too.
I just LOVE Bear and Mouse. Becker's stories are so funny and filled with fun vocabulary, humorous twists and insights into unlikely friendships. The illustrations are done in soft and warm watercolors. Great for read-alouds, especially.
Bear, who needs absolute quiet in order to sleep, tries to go about his nighttime routine while hosting an unexpected sleepover guest, Mouse. Illustrations in a soothing, muted palette complement the gently humorous text.
A fun and funny description of a calm bear who likes his routine vs. his more free wheeling friend mouse who comes to spend the night. Great bedtime story for any kid with a sense of humor. Rachel V.
E/Becker
E/Becker
In A Visitor for Bear, curmudgeonly Bear charmed us all despite his distaste for visitors. But now bear must face an even greater challenge: a sleep-over invasion. Do you think he's ready?
It's winter, and time for Bear to go to bed, but his friends want him to come outside and play. Cute illustrations and could be a good storytime book for preschool-kindergarten.
One of my favorite children's books in a while. Super cute illustrations that add a lot to the story. Simple and fun dialogue. An excellent choice at bedtime.
Bear and his friend mouse have a sleepover, and bear needs absolute quiet. Humor and friendship in another wonderful book with these two characters.
A really cute story for kids about being afraid at night. And the one who's afraid is probably not the one you'd think would be. :P
Charming beginning and end; middle gets texty, but the book is still a nice friendship story of two characters we've met and liked before.
Looking for new titles for Pajama Day? This story of Mouse who unexpectedly shows up at Bear for a sleepover will be a delight.
Was ok and, would be a nice bedtime book (or storytime) just didn't really feel like it was book that would stick with you.
A wonderful book that would work for early winter/hibernation/bears/friends. Large vivid illustrations for all to see.
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Bonny Becker is the author of a number of award-winning picture books and middle-grade novels. She lives in Seattle.
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